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Net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g) (+15.4%)

Narrative

New Orleans looks solid at home — the model gives them a 67% chance to take this one. New Orleans has an edge in net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g). By Elo (199), New Orleans is the more proven team heading into this matchup. New Orleans Pelicans is down 4 rotation players, including Trey Murphy III, which lowers its expected scoring availability to 63%, while utah Jazz is down 8 rotation players, including Lauri Markkanen, which lowers its expected scoring availability to 40%.

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