New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz 1/21/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/20/2021 at 10:41 PM ET

In the second game of a Thursday night NBA on TNT doubleheader, the New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Utah Jazz. The Pelicans (5-8) have dropped six of their previous seven games and On Tuesday, New Orleans missed 20 of their 26 three-point attempts and shot 45 percent overall during a 118-102 road loss against Utah.

New Orleans F Zion Williamson led all scorers with 32 points on 14-for-19 shooting and pulled down five boards. Brandon Ingram added 17 points and four assists for the Pelicans

The Utah Jazz are riding a six-game winning steak and sit atop the Northwest Division standings. During Tuesday’s 16-point victory, Utah dominated New Orleans on the glass by a 60-45 margin. The Jazz (10-4) assisted on 28 of their 43 made field goals and shot 51 percent overall.

Donovan Mitchell led six Utah players in double figures with 28 points on 9-for-15 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. Ridy Gobert contributed 13 points and 18 rebounds for the Jazz.

Both teams come into this matchup with no significant injuries to report. The Pelicans are struggling on the defensive end of the floor and the Jazz are the more efficient offensive unit. Take Utah to win and cover at home for 2nd time in this head to head match-up in last 3 days. Final Score Prediction, Utah Jazz win and cover ATS 114-103.

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