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Jazz at Pelicans preview: what our research says
New Orleans returns home at 3-4, with a 2-2 home record and a 1-2 road record. The 135-134 overtime win at Memphis followed home wins over Sacramento and Atlanta. The latest victory came after Memphis forced overtime, with Jeremiah Fears supplying the decisive points from the foul line.
Jamahl Mosley has kept Herbert Jones and Karlo Matkovic in the starting group alongside Fears, Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson. The changes began while Dejounte Murray was away following the birth of his son, Jordan Poole had an ankle problem and Yves Missi was injured. Fears has taken on more playmaking. He had 22 points and 13 assists against Sacramento.
The frontcourt supplied much of the scoring in Memphis. Matkovic had a career-high 25 points, Williamson also scored 25 and Derik Queen added 20. Saddiq Bey provided another substantial bench contribution against Atlanta with 25 points. His contract extension keeps him signed through 2029-30.
Availability remains part of the rotation picture. Missi is out, while Murphy and Poole are probable on the latest official report located. New Orleans now hosts a 1-6 Utah team after losing the earlier meeting 119-120. Utah lists Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic as out, with Mo Bamba questionable.
Season at time of writing
New Orleans is 3-4, with a 2-2 home record and a 1-2 road record. Wins over Sacramento, Atlanta and Memphis have followed the opening losses. Pressure defense featured in the home wins, while the 135-134 victory in Memphis required overtime.
The news
Mosley keeps the changed starting group
Jamahl Mosley moved Herbert Jones and Karlo Matkovic into the starting lineup during absences involving Dejounte Murray, Jordan Poole and Yves Missi. Jones and Matkovic remained starters against Atlanta and in the win at Memphis.
Fears takes on more playmaking
The backcourt absences gave Jeremiah Fears more responsibility with the ball.
Frontcourt scoring carries into Memphis
Karlo Matkovic scored a career-high 25 points in Memphis, while Zion Williamson also finished with 25. Williamson scored nine in overtime, and Derik Queen contributed 20 points.
Bey contributes after securing an extension
Saddiq Bey supplied 25 points off the bench against Atlanta. His three-year, $55.5 million extension keeps him signed through 2029-30. The offseason also included signing Bennedict Mathurin and acquiring AJ Johnson in a trade with Memphis.
Injuries
Injury report as of : 3 Pelicans and 5 Jazz on the report.
Pelicans
Yves MissiLeft knee contusion/bone bruise; no return date stated.Out
Malik DiaG League two-way listing; no injury cited.Doubtful
Jaron Pierre Jr.G League two-way listing; no injury cited.Doubtful
Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr.Right MCL tear; six-week reassessment announced October 27, with no confirmed return date.Out
Jusuf NurkicRight second-toe plantar plate tear; four-week reassessment announced October 8; no return date reported.Out
Mo BambaRight ankle sprain; questionable tonight, with no return date reported.Questionable
Trey AlexanderG League assignment under a two-way contract; return timing not given.Out
Harrison IngramG League assignment under a two-way contract; return timing not given.Out
Written by the WagerBird research team from our own results, line captures and graded picks. Updated . How we grade →
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Sportsbook prices at 5:19 AM CT
Prices as of : the Pelicans are −5.5 at five sportsbooks and the total is 234.5–235.
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Prices at 5:18 AM CT Wed 11/4
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What is the Pelicans' record this season?
The New Orleans Pelicans are 3-4: 2-2 at home and 1-2 on the road.
When do the Pelicans play next?
The Pelicans host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET).
Who is on the Pelicans injury report?
The Pelicans list Yves Missi (Out), Trey Murphy III (Probable), Jordan Poole (Probable), Malik Dia (Doubtful), Jaron Pierre Jr. (Doubtful), Julian Reese (Probable).
What matters for the Pelicans against the Jazz?
New Orleans hosts the 1-6 Jazz at 7:00 PM CT after losing the earlier meeting 119-120. The latest official report located, dated November 3, lists Yves Missi as out and Trey Murphy III and Jordan Poole as probable. Utah lists Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic as out, with Mo Bamba questionable.
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