The Pelicans will play the Jazz on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Utah Jazz will tip-off on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 84.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Utah Jazz, is currently 84.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 6-21 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Utah Jazz - The Utah Jazz come to the floor sporting a 11-18 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 11th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 18th (114.6) for average points scored per game. The Utah Jazz stand 5th, averaging 118.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.4 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 4th in the league. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz currently rank 1st in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 125.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 6-7 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Utah Jazz, come to the game with a 1-9 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 15-41 overall record, while the Utah Jazz have a 18-38 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, scallywags! The New Orleans Pelicans be takin' on the Utah Jazz...in a fierce battle on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. The Jazz venue be buzzin' with excitement for this showdown...
The Pelicans have a 15-41 overall record this season...while the Jazz stand at 18-38 overall. New Orleans has a 6-7 division record, while Utah sits at 1-9. The Pelicans average 114.6 points per game, with the Jazz at 118.3...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads...totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling...of this game's prop bets below. Get ready for a clash of titans!
Best Pelicans at Jazz Odds
| Underdog Utah Jazz | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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| Underdog Utah Jazz | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -6.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Utah Jazz are +6.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 243.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 243.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -235 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Utah Jazz are the +195 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Jazz
2/28/26 9:40pm EST | -6.5 -105+6.5 -115 |
Underdog Utah Jazz - Utah Jazz bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +6.5 Utah Jazz underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -6.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Jazz
Game to Overtime
2/28/26 9:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 125.5 o -110125.5 u -118Bet |
Jazz
Team Total Points
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 119.5 o -110119.5 u -118Bet |
Ace Bailey
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11816.5 u -110Bet |
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Brice Sensabaugh
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Bryce McGowens
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1159.5 u -115Bet |
Cody Williams
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
DeAndre Jordan
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 4.5 o +1104.5 u -150Bet |
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Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -130Bet |
Isaiah Collier
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -135Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
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John Konchar
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Kevin Love
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
Keyonte George
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
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Kyle Filipowski
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 17.5 u -12017.5 o -110Bet |
Keyonte George
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 26.5 u -11026.5 o -120Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at UTA 2/28/26 9:40pm EST | 35.5 u -12035.5 o -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-32 | 7-9 | 17-34 | 115.5 | 120.0 | -4.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
| e - Utah Jazz | 22 | 60 | 0.268 | +42.0 | 14-27 | 8-33 | 1-15 | 12-40 | 117.6 | 126.0 | -8.4 | L1 | 1-9 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Utah Jazz Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans & Utah Jazz Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at 9:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.