Pelicans vs. Jazz odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, Dec. 15 predictions from proven computer model

Pelicans (18-9) and Utah Jazz (16-14) are playing each other on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET. New Orleans is favored by 1.5 points. Utah won the first game 121-100 on Tuesday. The Jazz had lost three of their previous four games. SportsLine's advanced computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons.

SportsLine's computer model has set its sights on Jazz vs. Pelicans. The model is using its computer simulation to pick the winner.

Pelicans vs. Jazz is a December 15 game. The Jazz are +1.5, the Pelicans +105 and the money line is -125.

Utah's win over New Orleans ended the Pelicans' seven-game winning streak on Tuesday. Lauri Markkanen returned from illness to score 19 points. Malik Beasley led six Utah scorers in double figures with 21 points, while former Pelican Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 19.

Zion Williamson scored 26 points against Utah on Tuesday. Jonas Valanciunas had a solid game with 15 points, six rebounds and two steals. New Orleans is one of the top scoring offenses in the NBA. Utah is 4-8 in its last 12 games. Collin Sexton, the Jazz's third-leading scorer, is injured.

Pelicans vs. Jazz is a December 15 NBA game. SportsLine's computer model simulates the game 10,000 times and it's picking Pelicans.