New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz 3/4/19 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz
NBA: 9:00 PM EST
Mar. 04, 2019
TV: NA
Latest Odds : UTAH -9 Total 230.5
The New Orleans Pelicans are set to travel to Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah for a Western Conference clash against the Utah Jazz. The New Orleans Pelicans currently sit 6.5 games out of the 8th spot in the West with a 29-36 record, but they will be looking to expand off their recent 2-game winning streak after beating the Denver Nuggets on the road, 120-112. Jrue Holiday led the way for the Pelicans with 29 points and 5 assists. Julius Randle was able to hit the double-double mark with 28 points and 10 rebounds.
The Utah Jazz currently sit in the 6th spot of the Western Conference with a 36-26 record, and they will be looking to continue a 4-game winning streak after recently winning at home against the Milwaukee Bucks, 115-111. Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Utah Jazz with 46 points and 6 assists. Derrick Favors was able to hit the double-double mark with 23 points and 18 rebounds.
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Anthony Davis is the leading scorer and rebounder for the New Orleans Pelicans as the all-star forward is averaging 27.3 PPG and 12.4 RPG. Jrue Holiday is the leading assists guy for the Pelicans as the 10th year guard is averaging 7.9 APG while also contributing 21.1 PPG. Julius Randle has been a solid addition for the Pelicans as he is averaging 20.5 PPG and 8.9 RPG. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 47.8% from the field this season while connecting on 34.7% of their three-point attempts.
Donovan Mitchell is the leading scorer for the Utah Jazz as the 2nd year pro is averaging 23.3 PPG while contributing 4.1 APG. Rudy Gobert is averaging a double-double for the Jazz as he is contributing 15.3 PPG and 12.8 RPG while also averaging 2.2 blocks per game. Ricky Rubio is the leading assists guy for Utah as the veteran guard is averaging 5.9 APG. The Utah Jazz are shooting 46.1% from the field this season while connecting on 34.9% of their three-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Jazz are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Over is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Jazz last 4 Monday games.
Free Betting Pick: Utah Jazz -9
The Utah Jazz has had the New Orleans Pelicans number as of recent as they have covered the spread in 8 of the last 9 matchups. The Pelicans appear as they want no part of the playoffs as they have practically benched Anthony Davis in the 2nd half of games since the whole trade fiasco. Utah is a playoff team as of right now and they want to make sure they stay within the tight Western Conference race, and Donovan Mitchell will do just that on his home court. Utah wins and covers, 121-110.