Pelicans vs Jazz Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 18, 2025, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 17, 2025, 4:08AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Utah Jazz in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Jazz team that includes Collin Sexton, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Jazz game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's New Orleans vs Utah NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans an 80% chance of defeating the Jazz at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Jazz: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.15, Jazz $5.75
- Line: Pelicans -12 ($1.91), Jazz +12 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 232 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 Pelicans at $1.15 and the Jazz at $5.75.
The Pelicans are 12-point favourites against the Jazz, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Jazz (+12) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 232 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Jazz (+12) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 232-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Jazz: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Utah at $5.75 with Bet365
- Line: Jazz +12 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 232 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pelicans vs Jazz best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Jazz to win is our recommended option due to the 2.8% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Pelicans vs Jazz: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Jazz at Smoothie King Center on Saturday is the Pelicans winning 120-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Utah game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Pelicans vs Jazz: Player Props
Betting on Utah vs New Orleans player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
CJ McCollum is expected to lead the way for the Pelicans with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Collin Sexton is projected to have 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists for the Jazz.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 22 | 4 | 5 |
| Dejounte Murray | 21 | 6 | 10 |
| Trey Murphy | 21 | 5 | 3 |
| Zion Williamson | 21 | 5 | 6 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Jazz Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | 19 | 3 | 5 |
| Keyonte George | 16 | 4 | 6 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| Drew Eubanks | 10 | 9 | 2 |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | 9 | 8 | 1 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Utah game.
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Pelicans vs Jazz: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Jazz at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz
- Date: Saturday 18 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Utah predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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