New Orleans Pelicans are favored to win with moneyline odds of 1.75 due to their recent 129-118 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday, strong 3-0 record since starting DeAndre Jordan, and five wins in their last seven games despite key absences like Murray. Saddiq Bey's season-high 42 points and the team's improved defense with Herb Jones back bolster their edge at the Delta Center. DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 2:30 AM UTC on March 1, 2026, which is 7:30 PM MST on February 28, 2026, local time in Salt Lake City.

The game takes place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a capacity of 18,306 seats and known for its high-altitude advantage favoring the home Jazz team.

Pelicans are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.75 and spread at -4.5, building on their dominant second-quarter performance and 27-point lead in the recent matchup despite Utah's bench outscoring them 61-38. Key players like Saddiq Bey in top form and rookie Jeremiah Fears off the bench give New Orleans the momentum on DexWin.

In their last four meetings, New Orleans Pelicans lead with 4 wins, including the recent 129-118 victory and sweeping all three games last season. Utah Jazz struggle defensively, allowing a 78-61 halftime deficit in the latest game, with average totals exceeding 240 points in recent H2H.