NBA · Friday, October 23, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz: NBA start time, rest and research checklist
9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT). Game 9 of 12 on the NBA slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
New Orleans Pelicans played at Utah Jazz on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT) in the NBA. Final score: New Orleans Pelicans 119, Utah Jazz 120. The schedule data shows no unusual rest or back-to-back context for either team. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: New Orleans Pelicans 119, Utah Jazz 120
The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for this game.
Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans lost at home against Indiana Pacers 120-123 on Wed, Oct 21. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: at Denver Nuggets on Sat, Oct 24 at 9:00 PM ET.
Home
Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz lost on the road at Memphis Grizzlies 103-123 on Wed, Oct 21. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: home against Los Angeles Lakers on Sun, Oct 25 at 5:00 PM ET.
Research checklist for New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz
Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz close to the start.
- Check the final injury report and the expected starters before trusting a points or rebounds number.
- Compare each player’s minutes in recent games against the minutes the number implies.
- Look at pace and the likely game script: a lopsided game can cut starters’ minutes.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz start on Fri, Oct 23?
New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz was scheduled for 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT) on Friday, October 23, 2026. It was game 9 of 12 on the NBA slate.
What was the score of New Orleans Pelicans at Utah Jazz on Fri, Oct 23?
New Orleans Pelicans 119, Utah Jazz 120 (final).
When did New Orleans Pelicans last play before this game?
New Orleans Pelicans lost at home against Indiana Pacers 120-123 on Wed, Oct 21.
When did Utah Jazz last play before this game?
Utah Jazz lost on the road at Memphis Grizzlies 103-123 on Wed, Oct 21.
Is either team on a back-to-back in New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for New Orleans Pelicans vs Utah Jazz?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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