<p>This is the backend of a two-game home series that saw the Jazz easily dispatch the Pelicans 121-100 as a +1.5 home dog. They'll now do it again and are once again a slight underdog. Can they do it again? Get our analysis plus Gary's top pick for the match. '</p>
<h2>Notable Injuries</h2>
<p><b>Pelicans</b>
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<li>Brandon Ingram (Out) Toe</li>
<li>Jose Alvarado (Out) Ribs</li>
<li>EJ Liddell (Out) Knee</li>
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<p><br><b>Jazz</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Collin Sexton (Out) Hamstring</li>
<li>Simone Fontecchio (Out) Ankle</li>
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<h2>Recent Form</h2>
<p>Heading into the game, New Orleans is 18-9 overall. When taking to the road, New Orleans has a mark of 6-6 and a win percentage of 50%. Currently, the team is 1st in the Western Conference. So far, they are 15-12-0 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs. the spread, they are 4-1 in their past five games and 3-2 ATS. Over their past ten games, they are 8-2 SU and 6-4 ATS.</p>
<p>In their last game, New Orleans was defeated by the Jazz with a score of 121-100. Despite Zion Williamson scoring 26 points, the team was unable to come out on top. Going into the game, the Pelicans were 2 point favorites.</p>
<p>Heading into the game, Utah is 16-14 overall. When playing at home, Utah has a mark of 10-5 and a win percentage of 67%. Currently, the team is 8th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 16-12-2 vs. the spread. In Utah's last five games, the Jazz have a straight-up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 4-6 and 5-5 ATS.</p>
<p>After their win against the Pelicans, Utah will be looking to continue their momentum. Malik Beasley had a big game, scoring 21 points to help lead the team to victory. As 2-point underdogs on the spread, the Jazz were able to come home with an ATS win</p>
<h2>The Historicals</h2>
<p>In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Jazz picked up the win 122-121 win over the Pelicans. Heading into the game, Utah was the 8.5-point underdogs, giving them an ATS win. So far this season, the Jazz have a record of 2-0 vs. the Pelicans. In terms of betting, Utah has an ATS record of 4-1 in the previous five matchups vs. New Orleans. This mark has come on an average scoring margin of +5 points per game in favor of the Jazz. The over-under record in these same games is 2-3, with the teams combining for an average of 225 points per game.</p>
<h2>Analysis</h2>
<p>This season, New Orleans is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 117.0 points per game. So far, the Pelicans are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 100.9 possessions per game. New Orleans comes into the game ranked just 29th in 3-point attempts per game. So far, they have connected on 36.0% of their shots from deep, which places them 23rd in the NBA. On defense, the Pelicans are allowing an average of 110.28 points per game, placing them 13th in the league. So far, teams have shot 36.48% on their looks from outside vs. New Orleans. This figure places them 26th in 3-point shooting defense.</p>
<p>Going into today's game, Zion Williamson is the leading scorer for the New Orleans team, with an average of 25.0 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 61.0%. The team's second top scorer is CJ McCollum, who is averaging 17.3 points per game.</p>
<p>For the season, Utah has put together one of the top-scoring offenses in the NBA at 117.4 points per game. When looking at their style of play, the team is currently near the league average in pace, averaging 100.4 possessions per contest. Utah's offensive attack has benefited from some hot shooting from outside. Not only are they among the league leaders in 3-pointers attempted per game, but they are 8th in 3-point shooting percentage at 37.0%. Defensively, the Jazz has been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.57 points per game. So far, they have allowed a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.09%, placing them 15th in the NBA.</p>
<p>Lauri Markkanen is the top scorer for Utah, averaging 22.1 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 52.7%. The team's second-leading scorer is Jordan Clarkson, with an average of 19.5 points per game.</p>
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<h2>Betting Trends</h2>
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<li>The Pelicans are 4-0 ATS in their last four games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.</li>
<li>The Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss.</li>
<li>The Jazz is 5-2 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.</li>
<li>The Jazz is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following an ATS win.</li>