A pair of the NBA’s best scorers match up when Donovan Mitchell (15th, 24.5 PPG) and the Utah Jazz (27-7) visit Zion Williamson (13th, 25.5 PPG) and the New Orleans Pelicans (14-19) on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 8:00 PM ET on NBA TV. The Jazz are 6.5-point favorites. The matchup has an over/under of 235 points.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | -6.5 | -110 | -110 | 235 | -110 | -110 |
Head to Head
Utah has taken eight of its last 10 head-to-head meetings with New Orleans. The Jazz also have a 4-2 edge against the spread when facing off with the Pelicans.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2021 | Jazz | Jazz | -7 | 217.5 | -275 | 220 | Regular Season | 129-118 UTA |
| 1/19/2021 | Jazz | Jazz | -6 | 217.5 | -243 | 197 | Regular Season | 118-102 UTA |
| 7/30/2020 | Pelicans | Pelicans | -2.5 | 228.5 | -137 | 114 | Regular Season | 106-104 UTA |
| 1/16/2020 | Jazz | Pelicans | -5.5 | 225.5 | -237 | 192 | Regular Season | 138-132 NO |
| 1/6/2020 | Jazz | Pelicans | -4 | 221.5 | -178 | 148 | Regular Season | 128-126 UTA |
| 11/23/2019 | Jazz | Jazz | -5.5 | 225.5 | -213 | 176 | Regular Season | 128-120 UTA |
| 3/6/2019 | – | Pelicans | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 114-104 UTA |
| 3/4/2019 | – | Jazz | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 115-112 NO |
| 10/27/2018 | – | Pelicans | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 132-111 UTA |
| 3/11/2018 | – | Pelicans | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 116-99 UTA |
Jazz Betting Information
- Utah has been good against the spread this season, posting a 25-8-1 record.
- When favored by at least 6.5 points, the Jazz have fared well against the spread, putting up a 14-4-1 record.
- Utah and its opponents have combined to cover the point total in 17 of 34 games this year (50%).
Pelicans Betting Information
- New Orleans has a losing record against the spread, going 15-19 ATS (covering only 44.1% of the time).
- When they are at least 6.5-point underdogs, the Pelicans have a record ATS of 2-4.
- New Orleans has combined with its opponents to hit the over in 67.6% of matchups this year (23 out of 34 opportunities).
Over/Under Analysis
- In 29.4% of their games this season (10 of 34 chances), the Jazz and their opponents have put up more than this matchup’s point total of 235 points.
- New Orleans has played in 14 games this year (out of 34 total matchups — 41.2% of opportunities) where they combined with their opponents to score at least 235 points.
- The two teams average a combined 3.5 fewer points per game (231.5) than this matchup’s total of 235 points.
- Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 222 points per game, 13 less than the over/under for this matchup.
- The average total the Jazz have had set in matchups this year is 12.3 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
- Pelicans games this season have averaged a total of 230.5 points, 4.5 less than the point total in this matchup.
Jazz Leaders
- Mitchell leads the Jazz scoring 24.5 points per game.
- Utah is led in rebounding by Rudy Gobert’s 13.4 rebounds per game and assisting by Mike Conley’s 5.7 assists per game .
- Mitchell is the top three-point shooter for the Jazz, hitting 3.3 per game.
- Conley leads the team with 1.5 steals per game. Gobert collects 2.7 blocks an outing to pace Utah.
Pelicans Leaders
- Williamson owns the Pelicans top spot in scoring with 25.5 points per game and also tacks on 7.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest.
- When it comes to New Orleans leaders in rebounds and assists, the team has two players at the top: Steven Adams with 9.1 rebounds per game and Lonzo Ball with 5.1 assists per game.
- Ball makes more threes per game than any other member of the Pelicans, averaging 3.1 treys per game.
- New Orleans’ Ball has the top spot on the team’s steals leaderboard with 1.3 per game and Brandon Ingram is first in blocks with 0.8 per game.
More Recent NBA News
- NBA 2021 Players Power Rankings Analysis Update Apr. 21st
- Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards | 2021 NBA Expert Analysis
- Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers | 2021 NBA Expert Analysis
- NBA News & Rumors: Tony Ronzone Fired, Terry Stotts On The Hot Seat & LaMelo Ball Soon to Be Back
- Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers | 2021 NBA Expert Analysis
