Pelicans vs Jazz NBA Odds, Picks and Predictions Tonight

The New Orleans Pelicans have won seven straight games and are on top of the Western Conference at 18-8. Utah has lost two straight and is on the bubble for a playoff spot at 15-14. Sportsbooks are giving the home side a chance at an upset at Vivint Arena.

Pelicans have won seven straight games since November 25. Utah has lost three of their last four games and eight of 11. Mike Conley and Lauri Markkanen are injured. Pelicans are averaging 117.6 points per game, third in the NBA. Jazz are 9-5 at Vivint Arena this year. Pelicans will win. They are a 1.5-point favorite. The Jazz have one of the worst defensive efficiency numbers in NBA, giving up 111.8 points for every 100 possessions. New Orleans is one the most efficient offensive teams in league. Pels are shooting 48. 8% from the field and 48% on the free-throw line.

Pelicans are -1.5 at PointsBet.

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The Pelicans are a two-point favorite over Utah. The Jazz won the first meeting between these two teams in New Orleans back in October. Both teams have played well against the spread this year. The Pelicans won 15-11 ATS and the Jazz are 16-13 ATCG on the season.

The Pelicans and Jazz are playing tonight. The game is a close contest. The consensus total is 232.5. This game will be decided on the defensive end. Last year's game between these teams went to overtime. Both teams scored 220 points. I back the Under. iReport.com: Pelicans vs Jazz NBA Odds, Picks and Predictions.

Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall.