Utah at New Orleans

The New Orleans Pelicans have turned the corner and are three games over .500. Unfortunately, that is not good enough for the playoffs in the competitive Western Conference. New Orleans has struggled some after ending Atlanta's long winning streak as they are 1-2 with the lone win coming by just three points. They have also had a punishing schedule playing their last five games vs. the likes of Oklahoma City twice, Atlanta, the Los Angeles Clippers, and Chicago. It would be easy to see them leaving the "A" game in the locker room against a more inferior team in Utah. The Jazz have been better than they look and are 17-11 ATS in their last 28 games, and they are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 taking seven or more points. the Jazz are also 3-0-1 ATS in their last four trips here. Make the play on Utah.