Pelicans vs. Jazz Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 26

The Utah Jazz (18-40) will try to end a three-game losing streak when hosting the New Orleans Pelicans (17-42) on February 26, 2026 at Delta Center. The Pelicans take on the Jazz in a game that New Orleans is currently a favorite by 4.5 points. The matchup has an over/under of 240.5.

Here's everything you need to know 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: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9 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 (+ 4.5)
O/U Pick: Under (240.5)
Score Prediction: -Jazz 121 - Pelicans 120

Pelicans vs. Jazz Betting Insights

• Pelicans games have gone over 240.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 22 times (out of 59) this year.
• The Jazz games have gone over 240.5 total points scored in 31 of 58 total matchups this year.
• The two teams average a combined 7.7 fewer points per game (232.8) than this game's over/under of 240.5 points.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 246.3 points per game, 5.8 more than the over/under for this matchup.
• New Orleans has come away with six wins in the nine contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Utah has been victorious in 13, or 25.5%, of the 51 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• New Orleans has a 3-0 record in the last three head-to-head meetings with Utah.
• The Jazz have a 2-1 record against the spread when facing the Pelicans.
• Versus the spread, the Jazz have failed to cover for three games in a row, and were favored in zero of those contests.

Pelicans Recent Trends

• The Pelicans have a 5-4-1 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall over their past 10 contests.
• New Orleans has averaged a total of 230.6 combined points over its last 10 games, 9.9 less than this game's total of 240.5.
• The Pelicans are 32-26-1 against the spread this year.
• New Orleans has covered the spread once this season when favored by 4.5 points or more (in three chances).
• Pelicans games this year have hit the over on 30 of 58 set point totals.
• The Pelicans average 114.8 points per game, 11.1 fewer points than the 125.9 the Jazz allow.
• New Orleans has a 9-2 record against the spread and a 7-4 record overall when scoring more than 125.9 points.
• The Pelicans are shooting 46.3% from the field this season, 2.6 percentage points lower than the 48.9% the Jazz allow to opponents.
• At home, the Pelicans own a better record against the spread (19-13-0) compared to their ATS record in road games (13-13-1).
• In home games, New Orleans goes over the over/under 56.2% of the time (18 of 32 games). It has hit the over in 44.4% of away games (12 of 27 contests).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Pelicans have won a higher percentage of their games when playing at home (.714) compared to away games (.500).

Pelicans Recent Stats

Pelicans Leaders

• Derik Queen posts 12.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game, shooting 49.0% from the field.
• Zion Williamson posts 21.9 points, 3.5 assists and 6.0 boards per game.
• Saddiq Bey puts up 16.8 points, 5.8 boards and 2.4 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Jeremiah Fears averages 13.1 points, 3.7 boards and 3.2 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Herbert Jones averages 8.9 points, 2.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds.

Jazz Recent Trends

• The Jazz have gone 3-7 over their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
• Utah and its opponents have combined to score an average of 233.7 combined points in its last 10 games, 6.8 less than the 240.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Jazz's 58 games this season, they have 31 wins against the spread.
• This year, Utah has an ATS record of 23-19 in its 42 games as an underdog of 4.5 points or more.
• Jazz games this season have hit the over on 34 of 58 set point totals (58.6%).
• The Jazz put up an average of 118.0 points per game, only 2.4 fewer points than the 120.4 the Pelicans give up to opponents.
• Utah is 20-5 against the spread and 15-10 overall when it scores more than 120.4 points.
• The Jazz are shooting 46.7% from the field, 1.1% lower than the 47.8% the Pelicans' opponents have shot this season.
• The Jazz have been better against the spread at home (16-13-0) than on the road (15-14-0) this year.
• Looking at the over/under, Utah's games have gone over more frequently at home (20 of 29, 69%) than away (14 of 29, 48.3%).
• In 2025-26 as moneyline favorites, the Jazz have a better winning percentage at home (.750, 3-1 record) than on the road (.667, 2-1).

Jazz Recent Stats

Jazz Leaders

• Keyonte George delivers 23.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game for the Jazz.
• On a per-game basis, Lauri Markkanen gives the Jazz 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Kyle Filipowski is averaging 9.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest. He is draining 49.1% of his shots from the field.
• The Jazz are getting 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game from Isaiah Collier this season.
• Brice Sensabaugh is averaging 12.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. He is making 45.4% of his shots from the field and 34.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 triples per game.

Jazz Player Props

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