Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 7, 2026

New Orleans' second half proved decisive, as the Pelicans outscored Utah 163 to 67 combined points after halftime, pushing the game well past expectations. The first half stayed competitive at 130 combined, with both teams finding rhythm early—Q1 saw 58 combined points and Q2 added 72—but the Pelicans seized control after the break. Q3 brought 77 combined points, and Q4 exploded for 86 as New Orleans pulled away with a 156–137 final.

Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans' offensive barrage with 40 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Jordan Poole chipped in 34 points on efficient shooting and Jordan Hawkins contributed 25 points with 6 rebounds. Kennedy Chandler led Utah's response with 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists, supported by Bez Mbeng's 26 points and Cody Williams' 19 points with 5 assists. The combined 293 points demolished the 240.5 market total, landing 52.5 points over.

This marked a dramatic reversal from the teams' recent head-to-head pattern. New Orleans' last two meetings against Utah produced totals of 220 and 247—both well short of Tuesday's eruption. Utah's struggling defense (130.5 allowed per game over its last 10) and New Orleans' own offensive upside (109.9 scored) combined for a scoring showcase that the pregame market severely underestimated. DAGGER's pregame lean to the under missed the mark, but a live adjustment during play proved prescient as the second-half surge unfolded.