Pelicans vs Jazz Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 23
The Jazz host the Pelicans in Utah on Friday, October 23, at 9:30 PM ET.
Price: Jazz 52¢, Pelicans 48¢ (Polymarket, as of Fri 12:57 PM ET)
Kalshi: Jazz 51¢, Pelicans 49¢
Game total: 239.5 points (over 52¢, under 49¢)
2027 title price: Pelicans 1¢, Jazz 1¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Pelicans vs Jazz prediction: what the price says
The market barely separates them, with the Jazz at 52¢ and the Pelicans at 48¢. Kalshi has the Jazz 1¢ cheaper at 51¢. NBA MARKET keeps both apps side by side.
The Jazz opened at 44¢, so the price has moved 8¢ toward them since.
How they come in
The Pelicans lost their only game this week, 123-120 to the Pacers at home on Wednesday as 43¢ underdogs on Polymarket. It went under the 245.5 total.
The Jazz lost their opener, 123-103 at the Grizzlies on Wednesday as 45¢ underdogs on Polymarket. It went under the 242.5 total.
Against Polymarket’s player props in those games:
Pelicans: Zion Williamson went over 20.5 points and 2.5 assists but stayed under 5.5 rebounds. Dejounte Murray went over 17.5 points and 6.5 assists but stayed under 6.5 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin went over 1.5 assists but stayed under 13.5 points and 3.5 rebounds.
Jazz: Lauri Markkanen went over 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists but stayed under 21.5 points. Keyonte George went over 20.5 points but stayed under 3.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists. Jaxson Hayes stayed under 6.5 rebounds.
Injury report
As of Oct 23. Expect updates before tip.
Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz): Out, foot
Pelicans vs Jazz player stats
2025-26 numbers, current rosters. Usage is the share of possessions a player finished with a shot, free throws or a turnover while on the floor.
Pelicans
Trey Murphy III: 35.5 min, 22.7% usage, 21.5 pts, 5.7 reb, 3.8 ast
Zion Williamson: 29.7 min, 25.7% usage, 21.0 pts, 5.7 reb, 3.2 ast
Bennedict Mathurin: 28.0 min, 27.8% usage, 17.4 pts, 5.5 reb, 2.5 ast (new, was LAC)
Saddiq Bey: 31.2 min, 21.6% usage, 17.7 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.5 ast
Dejounte Murray: 27.8 min, 26.6% usage, 16.7 pts, 5.4 reb, 6.4 ast
Jazz
Lauri Markkanen: 34.3 min, 28.1% usage, 26.7 pts, 6.9 reb, 2.1 ast
Keyonte George: 33.1 min, 27.9% usage, 23.6 pts, 3.7 reb, 6.1 ast
Bez Mbeng: 32.8 min, 11.1% usage, 8.1 pts, 3.8 reb, 4.1 ast
Kennedy Chandler: 32.3 min, 20.7% usage, 15.0 pts, 3.4 reb, 6.7 ast
Ace Bailey: 27.6 min, 21.5% usage, 13.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.8 ast
Out: Jusuf Nurkic.
What to watch in Pelicans vs Jazz
Mathurin is new and brings heavy usage: 27.8% usage in 28.0 minutes with LAC last season; Murray is next at 26.6%.
Markkanen drives the Jazz. 28.1% usage in 34.3 minutes last season; George is next at 27.9%.
Jusuf Nurkic is out. 26.4 minutes and 19.3% usage come off the floor. Next up by usage: Markkanen (28.1%, 34.3 min) and George (27.9%, 33.1 min).
Top rookies: Darryn Peterson, pick 2 (Jazz).
Questions about Pelicans vs Jazz
Who will win, the Pelicans or the Jazz?
The Jazz, by 4¢ on Polymarket. NBA MARKET shows whether Kalshi has either side cheaper.
When and where is Pelicans vs Jazz?
Friday, October 23, at 9:30 PM ET, in Utah.
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