Utah Jazz at New Orleans Pelicans 10/23/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

In Sunday night NBA action, the Utah Jazz will visit the Smoothie King Center to battle the New Orleans Pelicans. The Jazz (2-0) traded several starters away in the offseason and have acquired significant draft capital for their rebuilding effort. On Friday, Utah limited Minnesota to six points during the overtime period of a 132-126 road victory.

Jordan Clarkson led six Utah players in double figures with 29 points (10-17 FG) and six assists. Lauri Markkanen contributed 24 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists for the Jazz.

The New Orleans Pelicans have a healthy Zion Williamson and are expected to make plenty of noise in the Western Conference this season. On Friday, New Orleans raced out to an 11-point lead after one quarter and cruised to a 124-112 road victory against Charlotte. The Pelicans (2-0) outrebounded the Hornets by a 53-37 margin and outscored them 62-48 in the paint.

New Orleans C Jonas Valanciunas led all scorers with 30 points on 8-for-11 shooting and grabbed 17 rebounds. Brandon Ingram added 28 points and seven assists for the Pelicans.