Jazz vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 27 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 26, 2026, 6:10PM | Published: Feb 26, 2026, 4:01PM
The Utah Jazz will face the favoured New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Delta Center on Friday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Keyonte George, Brice Sensabaugh and Ace Bailey, the Jazz are aiming to beat a Pelicans line-up that includes Zion Williamson, Saddiq Bey and Dejounte Murray.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Jazz vs Pelicans game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Utah vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 68% chance of beating the Jazz at Delta Center.
Jazz vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Delta Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Jazz $2.85, Pelicans $1.44
- Line: Jazz +6 ($1.91), Pelicans -6 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 242 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Jazz at $2.85 and the Pelicans at $1.44.
The Jazz are listed as 6-point underdogs against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Pelicans (-6) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 242 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Jazz (+6) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 242-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Jazz vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.44 with Bet365
- Line: Jazz +6 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 242 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Jazz vs Pelicans best bets are based on market-leading simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Jazz vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Jazz vs Pelicans at Delta Center on Friday is the Pelicans prevailing 122-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Utah vs New Orleans game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Jazz vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Utah vs New Orleans match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Jazz vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Jazz and Pelicans at Delta Center is scheduled to start at 1:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Friday 27 February 2026
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Delta Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Utah vs New Orleans predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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