Pelicans vs. Jazz Prediction, Odds, Picks – Feb. 28

The New Orleans Pelicans (18-42) will try to build on a three-game winning run when visiting the Utah Jazz (18-41) on February 28, 2026 at Delta Center. The Pelicans are currently 6-point favorites over the Jazz. A 246.5-point over/under is set for the game.

Here is everything you need to know about the Pelicans-Jazz game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Pelicans vs. Jazz Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
• TV: KJZZ, Jazz+, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Pelicans vs. Jazz Prediction

ATS Pick: Jazz (+6)
O/U Pick: Under (246.5)
Score Prediction: Pelicans 121 – Jazz 120

Pelicans vs. Jazz Betting Insights

• This year, the Pelicans games have gone over 246.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, 16 (out of 60) times.
• The Jazz games have gone over 246.5 total points scored in 30 of 59 total matchups this year.
• The two teams average a combined 13.4 fewer points per game (233.1) than this matchup’s total of 246.5 points.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 246.2 points per game, 0.3 fewer than the point total for this game.
• New Orleans has been the favorite in 10 games this season and has come away with the win seven times (70%) in those contests.
• Utah has come away with 13 wins in the 52 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• After the last one head-to-head meetings, New Orleans has a 1-0 record against Utah.
• The Pelicans also have a 1-0 record against the spread when taking on the Jazz.
• The Pelicans have covered in three games in a row against the point spread, and they were favored in one of those contests.
• In their past four contests the Jazz have failed to cover the spread, and they were favored in zero of them.

Pelicans Recent Trends

• The Pelicans are 5-4-1 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their past 10 games.
• New Orleans and its opponents have combined to score an average of 232.0 points over its last 10 games, 14.5 less than the 246.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Pelicans are 33-26-1 this year.
• New Orleans has always covered the spread this season when favored by 6 points or more.
• Pelicans games this year have gone over the point total 52.5% of the time (31 out of 59 games with a set point total).
• The Pelicans average 10.8 fewer points per game (115.1) than the Jazz give up (125.9).
• New Orleans has a 10-2 record against the spread and an 8-4 record overall when putting up more than 125.9 points.
• This season, the Pelicans have a 46.4% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.6% lower than the 49.0% of shots the Jazz’s opponents have made.
• The Pelicans have done a better job covering the spread in home games (19-13-0) than they have in road affairs (14-13-1).
• New Orleans has gone over the total in 18 of 32 home games (56.2%), compared to 13 of 28 road games (46.4%).
• The Pelicans have performed better as a moneyline favorite in home games, putting up a home record of 5-2, compared to going 2-1 in road games.

Pelicans Recent Stats

Pelicans Leaders

• Derik Queen averages 12.1 points, 4.0 assists and 7.3 rebounds per game.
• Zion Williamson averages 21.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest, shooting 58.5% from the field (10th in NBA).
• Saddiq Bey posts 17.2 points, 2.5 assists and 5.8 rebounds per contest.
• Jeremiah Fears puts up 13.1 points, 3.7 boards and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 42.5% from the floor and 31.8% from beyond the arc with 1.0 made treys per game.
• Yves Missi averages 5.6 points, 1.2 assists and 5.6 rebounds.

Pelicans Player Props

Jazz Recent Trends

• The Jazz have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall in their last 10 games.
• Utah has averaged a total of 235.7 combined points over its last 10 games, 10.8 fewer than this matchup’s over/under of 246.5.
• Against the spread, the Jazz are 31-28-0 this season.
• This year, Utah has an ATS record of 18-19 in its 37 games as an underdog of 6 points or more.
• Jazz games this year have hit the over on 35 of 59 set point totals (59.3%).
• The Jazz’s 118.0 points per game are just 2.3 fewer points than the 120.3 the Pelicans give up to opponents.
• Utah has put together a 20-5 ATS record and a 15-10 overall record in games it scores more than 120.3 points.
• The Jazz’s 46.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Pelicans have given up to their opponents.
• Against the spread, the Jazz have performed better at home (16-14-0) than on the road (15-14-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of Utah’s games have finished above the over/under at home (70%, 21 of 30) compared to on the road (48.3%, 14 of 29).
• This year the Jazz are 3-1 at home as moneyline favorites (.750 winning percentage). Away they are 2-1 (.667).

Jazz Recent Stats

Jazz Leaders

• Keyonte George provides 23.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game for the Jazz.
• The Jazz are getting 10.0 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Kyle Filipowski this year.
• Isaiah Collier is putting up 10.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game. He is draining 50.0% of his shots from the floor.
• The Jazz are receiving 11.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game from Ace Bailey this season.
• Brice Sensabaugh gives the Jazz 12.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while posting 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.

Jazz Player Props

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