Pelicans vs. Jazz Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Feb. 26

The Utah Jazz (18-40) will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak when hosting the New Orleans Pelicans (17-42) on February 26, 2026 at Delta Center.

New Orleans is a 4.5-point favorite against Utah when the Pelicans square off with the Jazz on Thursday. A 242.5-point over/under is set for the game.

Pelicans vs. Jazz Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, February 26, 2026
• Game time: 9 p.m. ET
• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
• Arena: Delta Center
• Total: 242.5 points
• Spread: Pelicans -4.5
• Moneyline: Pelicans (-184), Jazz (+154)

How to watch Pelicans vs. Jazz

• TV Channel: KJZZ, Jazz+, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+

Betting the Over/Under: Pelicans vs. Jazz

• Pelicans games this season have gone over this contest's total of 242.5 points 20 times.
• The Jazz have played 30 games this season that ended with a combined score above 242.5 points.
• These teams average 232.8 points per game combined, 9.7 less than this game's total.
• Opponents of these two teams average 246.3 points per game combined, 3.8 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Pelicans vs. Jazz

• New Orleans has won 32 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 27 times.
• The Pelicans have been favored by 4.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.
• The Jazz have compiled a 31-27-0 record against the spread this season.
• Utah is 23-19 ATS this year when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.
• The Jazz are 16-13 against the spread, and 11-18 overall, at home this year.
• At home, Utah is unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 4.5-point underdog or more.
• The Pelicans are 13-13-1 against the spread, and 6-21 overall, in away games.
• New Orleans is winless ATS (0-1) away from home as 4.5-point favorites or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Pelicans vs. Jazz

• The Pelicans have a 6-3 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 66.7% of those games).
• The Jazz have been underdogs in 51 games this season and won 13 (25.5%) of those contests.
• New Orleans has played as a moneyline favorite of -184 or shorter twice this season, and split 1-1.
• This season, Utah has won 11 of its 42 games, or 26.2%, when it is the underdog by at least +154 on the moneyline.
• The Pelicans have a 64.8% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pelicans vs. Jazz

• Pick ATS: Jazz (+ 4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (242.5)
  
• Prediction: Jazz 123 - Pelicans 122
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