Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks, October 23, 2026

Keyonte George has been great at getting rebounds and steals, but his assists have been a bit lower lately. At home, he averages just under 7 total assists and rebounds combined, but he's been more focused on scoring and defense than setting up his teammates. This means he could struggle to hit over 6.5 assists against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Jazz and Pelicans both allow a lot of threes, but they don't force many turnovers. New Orleans is known for their solid defense, and that could make it tougher for Keyonte to find open players. With how close the teams are in terms of defense and rebounding, I think the under on Keyonte's assists is a smart choice here.

Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans: Ace Bailey Over 12.5 Points (+100)

Betting on Ace Bailey to score over 12.5 points looks promising at even odds. He has been playing better at home, averaging almost 30 points, rebounds, and assists combined. The Jazz's style gives him plenty of chances to score, especially since the Pelicans allow a lot of three-point attempts. With the way both teams play, Bailey should find his rhythm easily. Be aware, though, that the Pelicans also force turnovers well, which could limit Bailey's opportunities. Still, he's shown he can step up in front of the home crowd, so this bet has a good chance of hitting.

Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears Over 9.5 Points (-278)

For the Jazz to win tonight, Jeremiah Fears needs to score more than 9.5 points. He has a good chance because the Pelicans allow their opponents to shoot a lot of three-pointers, which means there could be plenty of scoring opportunities for him. Also, Utah is known for giving up rebounds, which can lead to extra chances for Fears to get the ball. However, the Pelicans are pretty decent at forcing turnovers, so if they can catch him off guard, it could make things tougher. Still, with the way Fears has been playing lately, he should be able to hit that mark tonight.

That is our read — no bet on this board is a sure thing. Prices can move before you get on, so check the board at your bookmaker. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.