In a featured game of the NBA Monday slate, the Utah Jazz will be facing off against the New Orleans Pelicans. This will be the third and final matchup between these teams in this shortened NBA season. The Jazz vs. Pelicans NBA betting picks preview will find the best NBA betting odds, give you some betting trends and show the best NBA picks and NBA predictions available.
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Jazz vs. Pelicans Game Info
Utah Jazz (27-7, 12-5 Away) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (14-19, 9-7 Home)
Date: Monday, March 1, 2021
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Venue: Smoothie King Center — New Orleans, La.
Coverage: NBATV
The Jazz have been among the hottest teams in basketball. They are leading the Western Conference by 3.5 games and have an NBA-best +9.7 point differential. Utah won both of the two previous meetings by double digits, but both games were at home. They rank third in the league in offensive efficiency (115.5) and second in defensive efficiency (105.4), proving to be the most complete team right now.
The Pelicans, on the other hand, are not a complete team. They rank sixth in offensive efficiency (113.5), but they cannot guard anybody, ranking 29th in defensive efficiency (114.0). While Zion Williamson is coming into his own and playing dominating basketball, his offensive game is still a bit limited, as is the entire Pelicans offense. Yes, they rank high, but they still struggle with the long ball, hitting 11.8 3-point shots per game (No. 22 in the NBA).
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Jazz vs. Pelicans NBA Betting Picks + Odds Shopping
For those looking to bet on tonight’s Jazz – Pelicans NBA game, shopping the NBA odds at various sportsbooks is critical to ensuring that you get the best number possible. Whether you are interested in betting on the favorite Jazz or underdog Pelicans in this game, odds shopping will help you get the most out of your bet. The Awesemo OddsShopper tool is the perfect asset to use for a quick side-by-side comparison of the NBA betting odds.
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As seen in the accompanying image above, the point spread betting odds for this Jazz – Pelicans matchup are similar across the sportsbooks. SugarHouse, BetMGM, PointsBet, DraftKings and William Hill all offer the same value on the Jazz at -7 (-110). It’s FanDuel that is currently offering the best line for the Pelicans at +7.5 (-114). Bettors should be selective and odds shop in order to avoid compromising value, especially later in the day.
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Jazz vs. Pelicans NBA Picks | Total
Unlike the point spread, those making NBA betting picks for the total in tonight’s Jazz – Pelicans game should be a bit selective. Those interested in betting the total over will find the best value at BetMGM and William Hill in the form of an over 235.5 (-110) ticket. On the contrary, those looking to bet the Jazz – Pelicans total under should aim to do so at PointsBet, with a line of 236 (-105).
Jazz vs. Pelicans Prediction
The Jazz are the most complete team in the league, and they have Rudy Gobert to defend the paint. This means Williamson may need to hit jump shots consistently for the Pelicans to keep it close. I’d rather put my money on the Jazz to sweep the series and cover.
Prediction: Jazz -7
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