New Orleans vs. Utah. NBA Match Prediction
New Orleans will host Utah in a regular NBA championship match on January 18. The game will be held at the Smoothie King Center in Louisiana. The match starts at 04:00 Moscow time. The Pelicans defeated Dallas in their previous home game. Will Willie Green team be able to build on their success in front of their fans in the game against the Jazz and what bets to choose? - read our betting tip

Command Analysis

New Orleans Pelicans

Current form
New Orleans has won three of its last four games. On January 16, the Pelicans, without Zion Williamson, defeated Dallas on their home court with a score of 119:116. Dejounte Murray made the greatest contribution to the victory, scoring 30 points, making seven rebounds and seven assists. Trey Murphy (24-10-4) had a double-double. Javonte Grant scored 13 points. Yves Missy and Jordan Hawkins scored 12 each, CJ McCollum scored 11. Luka Doncic did not play for the Mavericks. Willie Green team (ten wins and 32 losses) occupies 15th place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Pelicans are coming into the upcoming game with losses. Williamson missed the previous game but should be back on the court this time, while another main five player, Brandon Ingram, is still struggling with an ankle injury.
Interesting facts for betting
New Orleans averages 112 points against Utah (statistics for the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Dejounte Murray - CJ McCollum - Trey Murphy - Zion Williamson - Eve Missy.

Utah Jazz

Current form
Utah has lost four of its last five games. On January 16, the Jazz lost to Charlotte 112-117 at home. Keyonte George was the best player on the losing team, scoring 26 points, grabbing four rebounds and making six assists. Isaiah Collier (11-3-10) had a double-double. Bryce Sensabaugh had 19 points. Walker Kessler, Drew Eubanks and Patrick Mills scored 11 each. Will Hardy team (ten wins and 29 losses) is in 14th place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Jazz went on a trip to Louisiana with essentially a second team. The team leading players Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Jordan Clarkson and Kessler are in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
Utah averages 119 points against New Orleans (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Keyonte George - Collin Sexton - Isaiah Collier - Kyle Filipowski - Mike Potter.
Trends
Bet Total rebounds of Chiebva more than 8.5
Chiebva averages 7.6 rebounds per game
1.88George Total Assists Under 7.5
George averages 5.2 assists per game
1.87Tip and bets
New Orleans approaches the game with Utah as a clear favorite. According to bookmaker analysts, the visiting team will not have much of a chance of success. In general, this is true. Utah is experiencing a widespread epidemic of injuries. And the Pelicans, after Williamson return to the court, are gradually getting out of the crisis. Green team should take advantage of the chance and beat their neighbor in the standings.
Our prediction is a New Orleans victory with a handicap of (-10.5) points including overtime at 1.81
Bet on total
New Orleans and Utah have shown excellent results in their personal meetings this season. The average indicator for the last ten games is 235 points. Everything goes to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 232.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
New Orleans has won the first half of its last four out of five games against Utah. The Pelicans will no doubt do everything possible to achieve victory after a successful game against Dallas. The team from the Pelican State will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is New Orleans win in the first quarter at 1.56