New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 28, 2026
New Orleans travels to Salt Lake City for a Western Conference matchup at the Delta Center with the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. The Pelicans are 18-42 overall and 7-21 on the road, sitting 14th in the Western Conference after a 129-118 win over Utah on Thursday. The Jazz are 18-41 overall and 11-19 at home, ranking 13th in the Western Conference following that loss to New Orleans. Cash in using our free NBA picks.
Game Information
- Date: Saturday, February 28
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
- TV: GCSEN
New Orleans Pelicans Preview
New Orleans is averaging 114.8 points per game while shooting 46.3% from the field and 34.4% from three-point range. Trey Murphy III leads the Pelicans with averages of 22.1 points per game, while Zion Williamson adds 21.9 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest. Saddiq Bey contributes 16.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, and Derik Queen averages 12.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game to anchor the interior with Williamson. The Pelicans average 43.7 rebounds and 24.9 assists per contest. Defensively, New Orleans allows 120.3 points per game and forces 8.8 steals, and struggles to protect the rim consistently.
Injury Report: Yves Missi and Trey Murphy III are out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 114.8
- Points Allowed: 120.3
- Rebounds: 43.7
- Assists: 24.9
- Steals: 8.8
- Blocks: 4.8
- Turnovers: 13.3
Utah Jazz Preview
Utah is averaging 118.0 points per game while shooting 46.7% from the floor and 34.7% from beyond the arc. Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz with 26.7 points per game, while Isaiah Collier adds 10.8 points and 7.3 assists to run the offense. Jusuf Nurkic contributes 10.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per contest, giving Utah a steady presence inside. The Jazz average 44.2 rebounds and 29.9 assists per game. On defense, Utah allows 125.9 points per contest and has struggled to contain opposing offenses in the half-court and in transition.
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Injury Report: Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George, Vince Williams Jr., Jusuf Nurkic, and Jaren Jackson Jr. are out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 118.0
- Points Allowed: 125.9
- Rebounds: 44.2
- Assists: 29.9
- Steals: 8.3
- Blocks: 3.5
- Turnovers: 15.4
New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz Prediction
Both teams are near the bottom of the Western Conference standings and rank among the league’s worst defensive units, combining to allow more than 246 points per game. New Orleans has already beaten Utah 129-118 in this matchup on Thursday and carries momentum from three wins in its last four games, while the Jazz have dropped four straight and continue to struggle defensively at home. With the Pelicans showing better recent form and Utah missing key players, New Orleans has the edge again in what will be a high-scoring contest. Final Score Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans win and cover ATS, 127-121.
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