Pelicans vs. Jazz Prediction and Odds - Dec 15, 2022

Updated: Dec 21, 2023, 1:48 PM ET | First published: Dec 14, 2022, 4:58 PM ET

Pelicans vs. Jazz Prediction and Odds - Dec 15, 2022

The Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans lock horns in of the NBA at Vivint Arena on Thursday, with tipoff at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Pelicans vs. Jazz, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Pelicans vs. Jazz?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Pelicans-Jazz NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pelicans a 57% chance of winning against the Jazz.

More: Free Betting Guide for Pelicans vs. Jazz

Pelicans vs. Jazz Game Odds

Spread: Jazz +1.5 (-107), Pelicans -1.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Jazz +100, Pelicans -112
Total: Over/Under 231.5 (-115/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Jazz are +1.5 underdogs against the Pelicans, with -107 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Pelicans (-1.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -105.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Jazz at +100, which means you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -112, where you can risk $112 to win $100, for a total payout of $212, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 231.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (-1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 231.5 points is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Pelicans vs. Jazz

Spread: Pelicans -1.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (51% probability)
Moneyline: Pelicans @ -112 via FanDuel Sportsbook (57% probability)
Total: Under 231.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Pelicans vs. Jazz Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Utah at Vivint Arena this Thursday has the Pelicans winning 116-114.

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Pelicans-Jazz matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live updates.

Pelicans vs. Jazz Player Props

Looking for New Orleans vs. Utah prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jordan Clarkson is projected to finish with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists for the Jazz.

Pelicans Projected Box Score

Zion Williamson: 27 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
CJ McCollum: 18 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
Jonas Valanciunas: 14 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
Trey Murphy: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
Larry Nance: 9 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST

Jazz Projected Box Score

Jordan Clarkson: 20 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
Lauri Markkanen: 20 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
Kelly Olynyk: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
Malik Beasley: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
Mike Conley: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 7 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights before Pelicans vs. Jazz on Thursday December 15, 2022.

Pelicans vs. Jazz 2022 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Jazz and Pelicans at Vivint Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz
Date: Thursday December 15, 2022
Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
Venue: Vivint Arena

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