Pelicans vs Jazz Prediction and NBA Tips - 29 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 29, 2023, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 27, 2023, 10:47PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will square off with the Utah Jazz in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Jazz line-up that includes Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson and Talen Horton-Tucker.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pelicans vs Jazz game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Jazz
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's New Orleans-Utah NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 74% chance of defeating the Jazz at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Jazz: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.29, Jazz $4.30
- Line: Pelicans -9 ($2.00), Jazz +9 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 239.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $1.98
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $1.29 and the Jazz at $4.30.
The Pelicans are listed as 9-point favourites against the Jazz, with odds of $2.00 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Jazz (+9) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 239.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $1.98.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Jazz (+9) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the 239.5-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Pelicans vs Jazz game is Betfair, where you can wager against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Pelicans vs Jazz: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Utah at $4.30 with Betfair (1.9% edge)
- Line: Jazz +9 at $1.96 with Betfair (54% probability)
- Total Points: Under 239.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (53% probability)
Today's Pelicans vs Jazz best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise 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 preferred option because of the 1.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Pelicans vs Jazz: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Jazz at Smoothie King Center this Friday has the Pelicans winning 122-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of New Orleans vs Utah on Friday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Jazz: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Pelicans vs Jazz without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Zion Williamson is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 31 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Lauri Markkanen is projected to have 23 points, 8 rebounds and 1 assists for the Jazz.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 31 | 6 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 29 | 5 | 8 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 6 |
| Trey Murphy | 16 | 3 | 2 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 15 | 11 | 3 |
Jazz Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | 23 | 8 | 1 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 19 | 4 | 5 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | 14 | 4 | 6 |
| Collin Sexton | 14 | 2 | 4 |
| John Collins | 11 | 6 | 1 |
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Pelicans vs Jazz: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Jazz at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz
- Date: Friday 29 December 2023
- 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.
Our New Orleans vs Utah predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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