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Season record3–4Won 3 straight
Against the spread6–1At the closing number
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Jazz at Pelicans

Tonightvs Jazz7:00 PM CT 8:00 PM ET
Pelicans −5.5Total 234.5Pelicans ML −220Kalshi Pelicans 69¢ at 5:18 AM CT Wed 11/4Lines at 5:14 AM CT
Last time out Mon 11/2W 135-134at Grizzlies
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Jazz at Pelicans

Wed Nov 4 · 7:00 PM CT · 8:00 PM ET · released and locked
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Game-day research

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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
The matchup
Pelicans projected starters
  • Jeremiah FearsG
  • Herbert JonesG
  • Trey Murphy IIIF
  • Zion WilliamsonF
  • Karlo MatkovicC
Jazz projected starters
  • Keyonte GeorgeG
  • Darryn PetersonG
  • Ace BaileyF
  • Lauri MarkkanenF
  • Jaxson HayesC
Updated How we grade

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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Prediction markets

Kalshi and Polymarket on Jazz at Pelicans

Prices at 5:18 AM CT Wed 11/4

Pelicans to win costs 69¢ on Kalshi, against −205 at the best sportsbook (FanDuel). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.

MarketKalshiPolymarketBest sportsbook
Pelicans to win69¢69% chance68¢68% chance−205FanDuel
Jazz to win36¢36% chance35¢35% chance+180DraftKings
Pelicans −5.553¢53% chance52¢52% chance−5.5 −105FanDuel

Sportsbooks

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BestGreen is the best price at the same line among these five sportsbooks. Prices as of 5:19 AM CT; they move until the start, and each sportsbook shows its live price before you confirm.

Line movement

vs Utah JazzWed Nov 4 · 7:00 PM CT · 8:00 PM ET

Lines as of : the Pelicans spread is −5.5, where it opened; the total is 234.5 (opened 235).

Pelicans spread−5.5−5.5No move
Total235234.5−0.5
Pelicans team total120.5119.5−1
Pelicans money line−220−220No move

Open, then now.

Results and against the spread

3–4 · 6–1 ATS
Record
3–4
Against the spread
6–1
Form, last 5
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Last game
W 135-134at Grizzlies
DateGameResultSpreadATS
Mon 11/2at Memphis GrizzliesW 135-134+5.5Covered
Sat 10/31vs Atlanta HawksW 121-99+5.5Covered
Thu 10/29vs Sacramento KingsW 132-120−6.5Covered
Wed 10/28vs Denver NuggetsL 91-104+4.5Missed
Sat 10/24at Denver NuggetsL 135-141+11.5Covered

Spread is the Pelicans’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.

Schedule

vs TimberwolvesFri 11/6 · 7:00 PM CT8:00 PM ET
at ClippersSun 11/8 · 8:00 PM CT9:00 PM ET
at WarriorsMon 11/9 · 9:00 PM CT10:00 PM ET

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Pelicans questions, answered

Is there a Pelicans pick for this matchup?

Yes. Our Pelicans pick for Jazz at Pelicans was released before tip at Signal strength 62. Unlock it in the Terminal.

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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