Pelicans vs Jazz Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 November 2026
Last updated: Nov 4, 2026, 8:20PM | Published: Nov 4, 2026, 3:04PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Utah Jazz in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray, the Pelicans are up against a Jazz team that includes Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George and Ace Bailey.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Jazz game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New Orleans vs Utah NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 68% chance of winning against the Jazz at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Jazz: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.48, Jazz $2.75
- Line: Pelicans -4.5 ($1.88), Jazz +4.5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 231.5 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 $1.48 and the Jazz at $2.75.
The Pelicans are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Jazz, with odds of $1.88 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Jazz (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.94.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 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 bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Jazz have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 231.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Jazz: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.48 with Bet365
- Line: Jazz +4.5 at $1.94 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pelicans vs Jazz predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Pelicans vs Jazz: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Jazz at Smoothie King Center this Thursday is the Pelicans winning 118-113.
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 Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Jazz prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions 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 Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz
- Date: Thursday 5 November 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Utah predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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