The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Utah Jazz on Friday, both teams coming off 0-1 starts. The Jazz are favored at home with a 2.5-point spread priced at -105, while the Pelicans are the underdogs with a +2.5 spread at -115. This means Utah is expected to win by about three points, and betting on them requires risking $105 to win $100. Taking New Orleans with the points offers a slightly better payout, risking $115 for a $100 win.
Looking at the moneyline, Utah is at -130, meaning you'd need to bet $130 to win $100 on a Jazz outright win. New Orleans is the underdog at +110, so a $100 bet returns $110 plus your stake if they pull off the upset.
The total points line is set at 238.5, with the over at -108 and the under at -112. These odds show a nearly balanced expectation on scoring, but the slight edge on the under suggests a modest lean toward fewer total points.
Given both teams are 0-1, this game might be a tight contest. Utah’s home advantage and favorite status suggest they should cover the spread, but the Pelicans are close enough to keep it competitive. The total points line is high, so unless both teams shoot well, the under might be the safer play.
In summary, Utah is favored but not by a large margin. The spread and moneyline reflect a close game, and the total points line invites consideration of a moderately paced, defensive battle.