Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks : Odds Analysis & Top Props

As we gear up for the Jazz vs. Pelicans showdown this Sunday, I'm looking at Dejounte Murray's assist record with a discerning eye. Murray has been putting up some decent numbers, with an average of 7.2 assists in away games. However, I'm not convinced he'll be able to maintain that against the Jazz. While Murray has been dishing out an average of 8.5 assists against them on their turf, I think the Jazz's defensive prowess might just stifle those numbers a touch. Also, let's not overlook Murray's overall assist average, a slightly less impressive 6.4. Couple that with his under 7.5 hit rate of 9 out of the last 12 games, and it appears the odds may be stacked against him breaking that 7.5 barrier. Not a surefire bet, but I'd say it's worth a punt on Murray to land under 7.5 assists this time.

Karlo Matkovic (New Orleans Pelicans) Under 15.5 Points + Rebounds (-135)

As the Pelicans head into Jazz territory this Sunday, eyes are on Karlo Matkovic and his points plus rebounds. The bookmakers have set the bar at 15.5, but the numbers seem to tell a different story. While he's been averaging a respectable 10.6 points on away games, his performance against the Jazz has been less than stellar. Averaging just 6 points in past matchups in Salt Lake City, Matkovic hasn't exactly been lighting up the scoreboard. And while he's pulled down a decent 4.8 rebounds on the road, that number drops to 5 against the Jazz. With a combined expected stat value of only 13.6, the under seems a tempting bet. Matkovic may surprise us, but based on past performances, going under 15.5 looks like a smart wager.

Karlo Matkovic (New Orleans Pelicans) Under 10.5 Points (-154)

On Sunday, the New Orleans Pelicans will be hitting the road to face the Utah Jazz, and our pick here is Karlo Matkovic to stay under 10.5 points. Matkovic hasn't exactly been lighting up the scoreboard lately. Over his last five outings, he's averaged just 9.6 points, and when you consider his road performances, the figure slightly increases to 10.6. But, when you drill down into Matkovic's previous clashes with the Jazz, the numbers are even less encouraging. He's only managed to muster an average of 2.7 points against this opponent, and that climbs to just 6 points on Jazz's home court. Plus, in his last 20 away games, he's stayed under this point mark a whopping 16 times. All things considered, our money's on Matkovic falling short of that 10.5-point threshold in Utah.