New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, and Spreads- December 13 | 2022 NBA Regular Season
The New Orleans Pelicans travel out West to face the Utah Jazz. The Pelicans and Jazz have both played inspired basketball, surprising many around the NBA. Unfortunately, for both teams, they are dealing with injuries.
The Pelicans will be without Brandon Ingram on Tuesday night. Ingram does a lot for the Pelicans' offense by stretching the court with his three-point shooting prowess. The Pelicans must force their offensive attack on the interior to find success.
The Utah Jazz have successfully utilized a three-guard lineup all season long. The Jazz will be down one of their trio for tonight's game, as Collin Sexton will miss tonight's contest. How a team can handle the absence of one of their performers will determine the victory.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz Details
Fixture: New Orleans Pelicans @ Utah Jazz
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 13, 9:00 PM ET
Venue: Moda Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz Injury Report
The big injury news for the New Orleans Pelicans is that swingman and All-Star forward Brandon Ingram will remain out of action as he deals with an injured toe. There is no timeline for Ingram's return yet, and we have seen that toe injuries can be problematic.
The Pelicans will have a lack of depth at the SF position, with Herbert Jones also out with an injured ankle.
The Jazz will be without PG Collin Sexton, who has an injured hamstring and will miss Tuesday night's game. Sexton is scheduled for an evaluation later this week.
Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio is out for Tuesday night's game with an ankle injury.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz Betting Odds & Spreads
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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz Starting 5s
Pelicans - PG CJ McCollum, SG Troy Murphy III, SF Dyson Daniels, PF Zion Williamson, C Jonas Valanciunas
Jazz - PG Mike Conley, SG Jordan Clarkson, SF Lauri Markkanen, PF Kelly Olynyk, C Jarred Vanderbilt
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz Betting Prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans must force the ball inside to Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas. The Pelicans have a distinct advantage on the inside. The Jazz have the advantage on the outside, with Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson penetrating the Pelicans' defense.
Lauri Markkanen's versatility has been one of the storylines of the NBA season so far, so pick Markkanen to lead the Jazz to a victory at home against the Pelicans.
Prediction: Utah Jazz +2 (-110) 232.5 O/U
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