Jazz vs. Pelicans prediction: New Orleans favored to win Tuesday's NBA matchup [4/7/2026]

NBA action continues on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET as the Utah Jazz take on the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Pelicans as the most likely winner of the Jazz vs. Pelicans game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Pelicans lineup will feature players like Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen and Jordan Poole, while the Jazz will be led by Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and Cody Williams.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Jazz vs. Pelicans prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Jazz and Pelicans, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Pelicans a 71% chance of defeating the Jazz. Our predicted final score has the Pelicans winning 123-117.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Jazz and Pelicans each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 242.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.

Jazz vs. Pelicans odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Jazz vs. Pelicans picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

According to our best NBA bets for Tuesday, the top play to make on this game is Under 242.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Jazz vs. Pelicans player props

Betting on Utah vs. New Orleans NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Brice Sensabaugh is expected to lead the Jazz with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Jeremiah Fears is projected to have 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Jazz prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Jazz are:

Pelicans prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Pelicans:

Jazz vs. Pelicans game-day updates and essential details

Tuesday's matchup between the Pelicans and Jazz at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.

• Who: Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

Conclusion

We predict the Pelicans, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Jazz on Tuesday, with Jeremiah Fears projected for a game-high 46 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Jazz vs. Pelicans insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our responsible gambling hub.

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