New Orleans vs Utah Prediction 5 November 2026
🏀 The New Orleans Pelicans face the Utah Jazz in an NBA regular-season game. The visitors are far from their best, and the hosts have a chance to capitalise. The Pelicans are gradually finding their rhythm, with a roster capable of making an impact at both ends of the court.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams met recently, right at the start of the regular season, when the Utah Jazz won 120-119. Over their last five head-to-head meetings, the New Orleans Pelicans have had the edge, winning four to Utah’s one.
Head-to-head statistics New Orleans - Utah
New Orleans Pelicans: The hosts are finding their rhythm
The New Orleans Pelicans have won three straight, most recently edging the previously unbeaten Memphis in overtime, 135-134. That win was particularly impressive given the extra period. The Pelicans are averaging nearly 120 points per game and shooting a solid 50% from the field. Expect Williamson and company to keep attacking the basket. They are in reasonably good form, and their aggressive play in the paint generates plenty of free-throw attempts - and extra points.
There are still familiar questions about the Pelicans’ defence, but their opponents are in a far tougher spot. New Orleans have enough size inside to compete on the boards, while they remain among the league leaders in steals. Perimeter defence is another strength: opponents are shooting just 30.5% from three against them.
Match Results: New Orleans Pelicans
Utah Jazz: A Team in Rebuild Mode
The visitors have lost five straight, most recently to San Antonio (90-119) and Portland (90-112). Despite playing at a breakneck pace, Utah Jazz continue to struggle to create and convert scoring chances. They average just under 109 points per game, a remarkably low figure, and shoot only 32.8% from three-point range. It is hard to identify an area in which the visitors truly excel. Their pace is the only thing that stands out.
Utah Jazz have plenty of young players on their roster, most of whom have yet to reach their peak. Lauri Markkanen is certainly capable of a strong individual performance, but the team lack cohesion. Too many players lose their way at both ends of the floor. A trip to face New Orleans Pelicans could therefore expose a host of problems and leave Utah Jazz with little chance of winning.
Match Results: Utah Jazz
Match result prediction
New Orleans Pelicans have won eight of their last nine head-to-head meetings with Utah Jazz. The Pelicans have won five of their last ten games, while Utah Jazz have won three. We back New Orleans Pelicans to win at odds of 1.47*.
Total points prediction
In 11 of Utah Jazz’s last 12 games, the total has stayed under 239.5 points. Their last five road games have all finished under 238.5. We’re backing under 239.5 total points at odds of 1.57*.
A Solid Bet
In 11 of Utah Jazz’s last 12 games, the total stayed under 239.5 points, while each of their last five away games finished under 238.5. Both trends support the higher line, so we’re backing under 243.5 total points at odds of 1.39*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Our Prediction
Both teams could play at a fairly high tempo, but the New Orleans Pelicans are more likely to remain consistent and efficient for most of the game. The Utah Jazz are prone to significant swings in form, and their struggles with consistency could be even more pronounced on the road. With that in mind, we recommend backing the New Orleans Pelicans at -4.5 on the spread.
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Betting Tips: New Orleans Pelicans - Utah Jazz
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