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Season record1–6Lost 5 straight
Against the spread1–6At the closing number
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Jazz at Pelicans

Tonightat Pelicans7:00 PM CT 8:00 PM ET
Jazz +5.5Total 234.5Jazz ML +180Kalshi Jazz 36¢ at 5:18 AM CT Wed 11/4Lines at 3:55 AM CT
Last time out Mon 11/2L 97-119at Spurs
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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

Jazz at Pelicans preview: what our research says

Utah is 1-6, with a 1-4 home record and a 0-2 road record. Its only victory came against New Orleans, 120-119. The latest game was a 97-119 loss at San Antonio, where Lauri Markkanen scored 22 points. Utah allowed the Spurs to pull away after halftime and was outscored in the paint and in transition.

The frontcourt is without Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic. Jackson has a torn right MCL, with a reassessment planned six weeks after the team update. Nurkic remains out with a plantar plate tear in his right foot. Mo Bamba is questionable with an ankle sprain. Markkanen has returned from his wrist injury, and Jaxson Hayes started alongside him in San Antonio.

Will Hardy's backcourt has centered on Keyonte George and rookie Darryn Peterson. Isaiah Collier did not enter the latest game until the final quarter, after Utah moved to decline his contract option. The club has extended George's rookie contract and moved to retain Ace Bailey through his team option. George scored 31 points in the overtime loss to San Antonio at home.

Tonight brings a visit to New Orleans. Peterson's late foul shots helped settle the earlier meeting, while Jackson supplied 24 points and 10 rebounds. Jackson is unavailable for this rematch. Utah's latest losses have included shooting trouble and turnovers, including 20 turnovers against Portland.

Season at time of writing

Utah is 1-6, with a 1-4 home record and a 0-2 road record. Its only victory was 120-119 against New Orleans. Turnovers and uneven shooting have hurt the offense; against Portland, Utah committed 20 turnovers and shot 37.1%.

The news

Frontcourt changes and injuries

Jaxson Hayes signed in the offseason, while Walker Kessler went to Los Angeles in a July sign-and-trade. Hayes started alongside Lauri Markkanen in San Antonio, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic sidelined. Mo Bamba is questionable with a right ankle sprain.

Collier falls behind in guard rotation

Utah moved to decline Isaiah Collier’s option for 2027-28. Will Hardy’s backcourt centered on Keyonte George and Darryn Peterson in San Antonio, while Collier entered only in the final quarter and played 12 minutes.

George and Bailey get contract backing

Utah signed Keyonte George to a rookie-scale extension on September 18. The club also moved to exercise Ace Bailey’s next team option.

Markkanen returns from wrist injury

Lauri Markkanen returned against Portland after missing games with a wrist sprain. He then recorded 22 points and eight rebounds in San Antonio.

Injuries

Injury report as of : 5 Jazz and 3 Pelicans on the report.

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

Written by the WagerBird research team from our own results, line captures and graded picks. Updated . How we grade →

Jazz at Pelicans odds and prediction markets

Sportsbook prices at 5:19 AM CT

Prices as of : the Jazz 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

Jazz to win costs 36¢ on Kalshi, against +180 at the best sportsbook (DraftKings). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.

MarketKalshiPolymarketBest sportsbook
Jazz to win36¢36% chance35¢35% chance+180DraftKings
Pelicans to win69¢69% chance68¢68% chance−205FanDuel
Jazz +5.552¢52% chance51¢51% chance+5.5 −110BetMGM

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

at New Orleans PelicansWed Nov 4 · 7:00 PM CT · 8:00 PM ET

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

Jazz spread+5.5+5.5No move
Total235234.5−0.5
Jazz team total113.5114.5+1
Jazz money line+180+180No move

Open, then now.

Results and against the spread

1–6 · 1–6 ATS
Record
1–6
Against the spread
1–6
Form, last 5
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Last game
L 97-119at Spurs
DateGameResultSpreadATS
Mon 11/2at San Antonio SpursL 97-119+16.5Missed
Sat 10/31vs Portland Trail BlazersL 90-112+6.5Missed
Wed 10/28vs San Antonio SpursL 111-117+13.5Covered
Mon 10/26vs Memphis GrizzliesL 105-110+1.5Missed
Sun 10/25vs Los Angeles LakersL 123-132+6.5Missed

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

Schedule

at MavericksFri 11/6 · 7:00 PM CT8:00 PM ET
at TimberwolvesSun 11/8 · 6:00 PM CT7:00 PM ET
vs HeatTue 11/10 · 8:00 PM CT9:00 PM ET

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Jazz questions, answered

Is there a Jazz pick for this matchup?

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

What is the Jazz's record this season?

The Utah Jazz are 1-6: 1-4 at home and 0-2 on the road.

When do the Jazz play next?

The Jazz visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET).

Who is on the Jazz injury report?

The Jazz list Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out), Jusuf Nurkic (Out), Mo Bamba (Questionable), Trey Alexander (Out), Harrison Ingram (Out).

What matters for the Jazz against the Pelicans?

Utah visits the 3-4 Pelicans at 7:00 PM CT after winning the earlier meeting 120-119. The latest located official report, dated November 3, lists Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic out and Mo Bamba questionable. New Orleans lists Yves Missi out, with Trey Murphy III and Jordan Poole probable.

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