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Model 116.3
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Model 123.7

The read

Model: NO by 7.4 · 240 total
Spread NO -5.5 Model NO by 7.4 · line NO -5.5 1.9 pt edge
Game total Over 234.5 Model 240 pts · line 234.5 5.5 pt edge
UTAH total Over 114.5 Model 116.3 pts · line 114.5 1.8 pt edge
NO total Over 120.5 Model 123.7 pts · line 120.5 3.2 pt edge

Moneyline lean NO. Model against the spread this season: 42-49 (46%).

The situation

UTAHLast 5: 0-5
1 day restRoad game 2 in a row503 mi travel1-6 recordLost 5 straight3 out: Jr., Nurkic, Alexander
NOLast 5: 3-2
1 day rest359 mi travel3-4 recordWon 3 straight2 out: Poole, Missi

Tale of the tape

107 121.9
42.7% 49.7%
32.9% 32.4%
11.7 9.6
77.3% 80.7%
20.4 24.6
12.7 10.6
33.6 33.9
24.7 25.7
16.4 16.9
6.6 12.9
6.6 4.6
22.7 22.6
Points, recent Last 3: 99.3 vs 129.3Last 5: 105.2 vs 122.8Last 10: 107 vs 121.9

Projected lineups

Season per-game averages

Utah Jazz

PosPlayerPTSREBASTFG%
PG Keyonte George 194543%
SG Darryn Peterson 134337%
SF Ace Bailey 127244%
PF Lauri Markkanen 166132%
C Jaxson Hayes 86251%

New Orleans Pelicans

PosPlayerPTSREBASTFG%
PG Dejounte Murray 175646%
SG Jeremiah Fears 124440%
SF Trey Murphy III Day-To-Day 144343%
PF Zion Williamson 215264%
C Karlo Matkovic 83062%

Recent games

UTAH

  • L11/02@ San Antonio Spurs 97-119
  • L10/31vs Portland Trail Blazers 90-112
  • L10/28vs San Antonio Spurs 111-117
  • L10/26vs Memphis Grizzlies 105-110
  • L10/25vs Los Angeles Lakers 123-132
  • W10/23vs New Orleans Pelicans 120-119
  • L10/21@ Memphis Grizzlies 103-123

NO

  • W11/02@ Memphis Grizzlies 135-134
  • W10/31vs Atlanta Hawks 121-99
  • W10/29vs Sacramento Kings 132-120
  • L10/28vs Denver Nuggets 91-104
  • L10/24@ Denver Nuggets 135-141
  • L10/23@ Utah Jazz 119-120
  • L10/21vs Indiana Pacers 120-123

Injury report

Latest update Nov 04, 2026

UTAH

  • OutJaren Jackson Jr.Oct 27

    Jackson has been diagnosed with a torn MCL in his right knee and will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

  • OutJusuf NurkicNov 03

    Nurkic (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

  • OutTrey AlexanderOct 24

    Alexander won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies due to a left knee bone bruise.

  • Day-To-DayMo BambaNov 03

    Bamba is questionable for Wednesday's game in New Orleans due to a sprained right ankle.

NO

  • OutJordan PooleNov 03

    Poole (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Utah.

  • OutYves MissiOct 30

    Missi (knee) won't play in Saturday's game against Atlanta.

  • Day-To-DayTrey Murphy IIINov 04

    Murphy (knees) is now questionable for Wednesday against the Jazz.

Quarters & race to

Per game1st Q2nd Q3rd Q4th QPaint
UTAH2826.625.326.343.1
NO29.730.433.725.162.6

First to 10 / 15 this season

UTAHNO
First to 10, Q1 5 of 7 71% 4 of 7 57%
First to 10, Q2 2 of 7 29% 5 of 7 71%
First to 10, Q3 1 of 7 14% 4 of 7 57%
First to 10, Q4 5 of 7 71% 3 of 7 43%
First to 15, Q1 5 of 7 71% 3 of 7 43%
First to 15, Q2 2 of 7 29% 5 of 7 71%
First to 15, Q3 1 of 7 14% 4 of 7 57%
First to 15, Q4 6 of 7 86% 2 of 7 29%

League-wide quarter leaders →