New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz NBA Predictions Picks and Odds 01/20/25

On Monday(01/20), the New Orleans Pelicans(11-32) will battle against the Utah Jazz(10-30) in an NBA Regular-Season contest. The Pelicans are 14th in the Western Conference, whereas the Jazz are last in the West. Learn about the analysis and predictions related to this inter-conference affair here.

Where to watch New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz

When and where can you catch this exciting NBA game? Here is information about the list of broadcasters.

Date: 01/20
Time: 2:00 PM (PT)
Location: Smoothie King Center (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Where to watch: The match is available via the NBA League Pass.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Preview

The Pelicans are improving but it may be too late

The Pelicans come into this game after a 13-point against the Utah Jazz as CJ McCollum put up 26 points. They are on a three-game winning streak and have won six out of their last nine games. The duo of McCollum and Trey Murphy III has been the reason for their turnaround, which will leave the Pelicans fans confused. Should they cheer this winning record or lament it because it will mean their chances of a high pick are coming down? At any rate, the franchise has to deal with the Zion Williamson situation as he continues to miss many games.

The Jazz were expected to be lottery-bound

The Jazz enter the contest after a 13-point loss against the Pelicans despite a 26-point outburst by Keyonte George. The squad has now lost five out of the last six games, having endured such losing stretches throughout the season. In the season of mostly negatives, there have been some positives. George and Isaiah Collier have emerged as promising prospects as the team waits to make a decision on Walker Kessler, If they can add a generational player in the 2025 Draft, the Jazz will not mind seasons like this.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz Prediction

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz: Numbers

New Orleans Pelicans Recent Games:

Won 126-113 against the Utah Jazz.
Won 119-116 against the Dallas Mavericks.
Won 119-113 against the Chicago Bulls.

Key stats:

The Pelicans have scored 119 or more points in four straight games.
Dejounte Murray has grabbed 7 or more rebounds in four of the last five games.
Trey Murphy III has scored 22 or more points in four of the last five games.

Utah Jazz’s latest games:

Lost 113-126 against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Lost 112-117 against the Charlotte Hornets.
Won 112-111(OT) against the Brooklyn Nets.

Key stats:

The Jazz has given up 111 points in four straight games.
Isaiah Collier has dished 7 assists or more in six straight games.
Drew Eubanks has clasped 7 rebounds or more in four straight games.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz– Final Prediction and Additional Information

The Pelicans have improved their play over the past few weeks. Meanwhile, the Jazz have slumped in this space. The Pels also beat the Jazz handily just some hours ago so their confidence will be sky-high here. Expect, the Pels to breach the 125-point mark here and can notch another 10+ points win here.

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Shubham Singh

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!