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NBA Betting Preview: Mavericks vs Pelicans

The Dallas Mavericks battle the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

High-Scoring Game is On the Cards

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for the Mavericks and the Pelicans is set at 237.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -108 is available.

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Mavs Beat Pelicans in their Last Clash

Dallas Mavericks were beaten in their previous three road games and the latest was at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Philadelphia 76ers claimed a 121-114 win. Anthony Davis poured in 24 points, with Cooper Flagg contributing 24 and Naji Marshall adding 22.

New Orleans Pelicans were winners for the fourth straight time in their last game. Landing a 128-109 home victory against Indiana Pacers at Smoothie King Center. Zion Williamson recorded 29 points, Saddiq Bey had 18, with Derik Queen bagging 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Mavs won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 118-115 triumph when facing the Pelicans at American Airlines Center. The Mavs have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks logo Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
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Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.7 points, 42.4 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 7.3 steals and 6.0 blocks while shooting 50.3% from the field and 79.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 119.5 points and 44.7 rebounds per matchup.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 24.0 points, Anthony Davis 9.4 rebounds and Ryan Nembhard 6.9 assists, while Klay Thompson averages 2.7 (40.9%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 122.6 points, 44.4 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field and 83.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 122.6 points and 45.5 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 19.7 points, with Jose Alvarado making 1.6 (35.6%) 3-pointers per contest. Derik Queen has an average of 7.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists.

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

The two teams should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re forecasting Over 237.5 and -108 are available for this NBA contest.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NBA predictions possible.

Key Mavericks vs Pelicans stats:

  • The 237.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Mavs games on the road.
  • The 237.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pelicans games at home.
  • The 237.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pelicans games at home.

Over 237.5 Probability

The best NBA betting sites imply that our pick has a 51.8% prospect of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Naji Marshall Over 13.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Naji Marshall (Mavs) has recorded Over 13.5 points in 7 straight games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -110 available that it’s covered.

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Jeremiah Fears Over 2.5 Assists -108 BetMGM logo

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has recorded Over 2.5 assists in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line once again, with odds of -108 on offer that this happens.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 237.5
Spread Pelicans -1
Player Points Naji Marshall Over 13.5

Our same game parlay pick is Over 237.5, Pelicans -1 on the spread and Naji Marshall (Mavs) to score Over 13.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks Mavericks logo 119 - 123 Pelicans logo Pelicans

For a fun wager, consider backing the Pelicans to claim a 123-119 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Close-Run Battle

There’s the opportunity to back New Orleans Pelicans at -118 on the Moneyline although Dallas Mavericks are priced up at betting odds of -100. This means the top NBA sportsbooks give the road team a 50% chance of winning.

The spread currently stands at 1 and the total points line is 237.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 237.5, it’s -108.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball bets. The best sportsbooks have hundreds of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Anthony Davis Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Anthony Davis is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -104 that he gets Over 24.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -122.

Player Points
Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 24.5
-104
Under 24.5
-122
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 21.5
-114
Under 21.5
-114
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 19.5
-111
Under 19.5
-114
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 18.5
-108
Under 18.5
-119
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Player Assists
Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 3.5
+128
Under 3.5
-169
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 3.5
-118
Under 3.5
-112
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-127
Under 3.5
-103
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Jordan Poole (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
+114
Under 3.5
-152
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Player Rebounds
Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 11.5
-118
Under 11.5
-112
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P.J. Washington (Mavericks)
Over 7.5
+107
Under 7.5
-141
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
-116
Under 7.5
-114
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+116
Under 6.5
-154
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Pelicans Rock Solid at Home

The Pelicans are riding three straight wins at Smoothie King Center. They have a 4-6 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 128.10 points on offense and surrendering 126.90 on defense.

The Mavericks have dropped three road games in a row. They own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 113.50 points on average and giving up 120.20.

The Mavs defeated the Pelicans 137-136 the last time they played at Smoothie King Center. In the last 10 head-to-head contests at Smoothie King Center, both teams have finished with five victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O237.5 U237.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 4-6 255.00 128.10 126.90 8 2
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Away Stats 3-7 233.70 113.50 120.20 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O237.5 = Games Over 237.5 Points
  • U237.5 = Games Under 237.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 27 34.33 510 95 18.9 3.5 0.7 6.6 0.9 1.3
PJ Washington 24 32.06 384 51 16.0 2.1 1.5 7.9 1.3 1.1
Anthony Davis 13 30.52 259 39 19.9 3.0 0.6 11.2 1.7 1.2

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 27 35.49 572 94 21.2 3.5 2.6 6.4 0.2 1.6
Saddiq Bey 28 29.3 415 63 14.8 2.3 1.8 6.1 0.1 1.0
Zion Williamson 13 29.25 277 49 21.3 3.8 - 5.5 0.5 1.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

20 Dec NBA
Mavericks 114-121 76ers
18 Dec NBA
Pistons 114-116 Mavericks
15 Dec NBA
Mavericks 133-140 Jazz
12 Dec NBA
Nets 111-119 Mavericks
06 Dec NBA
Rockets 109-122 Mavericks
05 Dec NBA
Mavericks 111-132 Thunder
03 Dec NBA
Heat 108-118 Mavericks
01 Dec NBA
Mavericks 131-121 Nuggets
29 Nov NBA
Mavericks 114-110 Clippers
28 Nov NBA
Mavericks 119-129 Lakers

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

20 Dec NBA
Pacers 109-128 Pelicans
18 Dec NBA
Rockets 128-133 Pelicans
14 Dec NBA
Pelicans 114-104 Bulls
11 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 120-143 Pelicans
08 Dec NBA
Spurs 135-132 Pelicans
06 Dec NBA
Pelicans 101-119 Nets
04 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 125-116 Pelicans
02 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 149-142 Pelicans
30 Nov NBA
Pelicans 121-133 Lakers
29 Nov NBA
Pelicans 96-104 Warriors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak