Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Monday

By Jordan Williams, NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 22, 18:40 | 6 min read

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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.

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
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L

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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks lineup: Anthony Davis, Ryan Nembhard, Naji Marshall, PJ Washington, Cooper Flagg.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Herbert Jones, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Naji Marshall Over 13.5 Points -105

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 -105 available that it’s covered.

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Derik Queen Over 7.5 Rebounds -106

Derik Queen (Pelicans) has racked up Over 7.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -106 when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.

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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

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.

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Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Predicting a Close-Run Battle

New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks both have Moneyline odds of -108. It’s therefore regarded as a coin toss by the leading NBA sportsbooks, with the implied probability being exactly the same.

The spread currently stands at 1 and the total points line is 240.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 240.5, it’s -114.

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

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Point Spread

Total Points

Anthony Davis Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Anthony Davis is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -128 that he gets Over 23.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -104.

Player Points

Anthony Davis (Mavericks)

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

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Player Assists

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Anthony Davis (Mavericks)

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Anthony Davis (Mavericks)

P.J. Washington (Mavericks)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

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Micro Betting

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on basketball. There are a huge range of live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Smoothie King Center

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	O238.5	U238.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		7-3	231.80	118.20	113.60	2	8
Dallas Mavericks Away Stats		4-6	232.20	112.60	119.60	2	8

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O238.5 = Games Over 238.5 Points
U238.5 = Games Under 238.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Mavericks

NBA: 15/03 Mavericks 130 Cavaliers120
NBA: 14/03 Cavaliers 138 Mavericks105
NBA: 13/03 Mavericks 120 Grizzlies112
NBA: 11/03 Mavericks 112 Hawks124
NBA: 08/03 Mavericks 92 Raptors122

Pelicans

NBA: 14/03 Pelicans 105 Rockets107
NBA: 12/03 Raptors 111 Pelicans122
NBA: 09/03 Wizards 118 Pelicans138
NBA: 07/03 Pelicans 116 Suns118
NBA: 06/03 Pelicans 133 Kings123

Head to Head

Mavericks vs Pelicans

NBA: 23/12 2025 Mavericks 113 Pelicans 119
NBA: 22/11 2025 Pelicans 115 Mavericks 118
NBA: 06/11 2025 Pelicans 101 Mavericks 99
NBA: 22/02 2025 Pelicans 103 Mavericks 111
NBA: 30/01 2025 Mavericks 137 Pelicans 136
NBA: 16/01 2025 Mavericks 116 Pelicans 119
NBA: 20/11 2024 Pelicans 91 Mavericks 132
NBA: 15/01 2024 Pelicans 120 Mavericks 125
NBA: 14/01 2024 Pelicans 118 Mavericks 108
NBA: 15/11 2023 Mavericks 110 Pelicans 131

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
+8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
-8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 224.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 238.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Over 238.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 105.50 pts and allowed 119.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.60 pts and allowed 119.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 234.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 231.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 238.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 238.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.90 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 113.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.80 (50%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.20 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 19.30 (77.82%)
Rebounds: Total 46, Offensive 11.50, Defensive 34.50
Assists: 25.10
Blocks: 4.70
Steals: 6.10
Turnovers : 15.50
Personal Fouls: 17.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 31.00 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.20 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 20.00 (76.92%)
Rebounds: Total 45.9, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 34.30
Assists: 25.60
Blocks: 4.80
Steals: 7.30
Turnovers : 13.90
Personal Fouls: 17.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.70 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 23.30 (80.62%)
Rebounds: Total 46.8, Offensive 13.70, Defensive 33.10
Assists: 25.60
Blocks: 6.60
Steals: 9.10
Turnovers : 14.90
Personal Fouls: 20.60

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 32.80 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.50 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 21.10 (76.45%)
Rebounds: Total 45.8, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 33.50
Assists: 24.30
Blocks: 6.00
Steals: 9.20
Turnovers : 13.30
Personal Fouls: 18.50

Team News

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Cooper Flagg	55	33.62	1113	243	20.2	4.4	1.0	6.7	0.9	1.1
PJ Washington	49	30.84	683	92	13.9	1.9	1.3	7.0	1.2	1.0
Max Christie	63	29.46	798	133	12.7	2.1	2.3	3.3	0.3	0.6

Naji Marshall	65	29.42	979	204	15.1	3.1	0.8	4.8	0.1	1.0
Khris Middleton	50	24.29	553	154	11.1	3.1	1.1	3.9	0.2	0.7
Brandon Williams	59	22.28	769	225	13.0	3.8	0.6	3.0	0.3	0.9
Klay Thompson	59	21.91	694	81	11.8	1.4	2.9	2.3	0.3	0.5
Daniel Gafford	48	21.67	431	49	9.0	1.0	-	6.8	1.3	0.8
Marvin Bagley III	50	20.01	505	70	10.1	1.4	0.2	6.2	0.8	0.5
Ryan Nembhard	47	18.2	298	221	6.3	4.7	0.9	1.9	-	0.4
Dereck Lively	7	16.47	30	13	4.3	1.9	-	5.3	1.6	0.6
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl	22	16.39	101	15	4.6	0.7	0.5	4.7	0.0	0.4
Caleb Martin	58	14.76	227	81	3.9	1.4	0.3	2.5	0.3	0.7
John Poulakidas	2	14.55	10	2	5.0	1.0	1.0	4.0	-	0.5
Dwight Powell	51	13.69	165	48	3.2	0.9	-	3.8	0.3	0.5
Moussa Cisse	34	12.51	127	8	3.7	0.2	-	4.9	1.1	0.4
Miles Kelly	14	9.55	43	12	3.1	0.9	0.7	1.7	0.1	0.3
AJ Johnson	38	8.72	105	33	2.8	0.9	0.2	1.2	-	0.2
Tyler Smith	1	5.7	-	-	-	-	-	1.0	-	-

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	59	35.41	1295	228	21.9	3.9	3.3	5.7	0.3	1.5
Saddiq Bey	61	30.84	1045	152	17.1	2.5	1.9	5.7	0.1	1.0
Zion Williamson	51	29.67	1093	170	21.4	3.3	-	5.9	0.6	1.0

Herbert Jones	45	28.96	403	124	9.0	2.8	1.4	3.6	0.4	1.7
Dejounte Murray	8	27.04	158	42	19.8	5.3	1.6	5.5	0.5	1.8
Jeremiah Fears	68	25.11	890	218	13.1	3.2	1.1	3.7	0.4	1.1
Derik Queen	66	24.82	749	255	11.3	3.9	0.3	7.0	0.9	1.0
Jordan Poole	33	24.47	458	101	13.9	3.1	2.5	2.1	0.4	0.6
Bryce McGowens	42	20.95	340	62	8.1	1.5	0.9	2.1	0.2	0.6
Yves Missi	55	18.84	303	61	5.5	1.1	-	5.6	1.4	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	10	16.29	41	8	4.1	0.8	-	6.4	0.8	0.3
Karlo Matkovic	54	14.08	295	47	5.5	0.9	0.6	3.5	0.9	0.4
Kevon Looney	18	13.92	52	25	2.9	1.4	0.1	5.3	0.5	0.3
Micah Peavy	51	13.81	204	47	4.0	0.9	0.4	1.8	0.1	0.6
Jordan Hawkins	42	12.26	158	27	3.8	0.6	0.7	1.5	0.2	0.2
Trey Alexander	5	8.32	14	5	2.8	1.0	0.4	0.8	0.2	0.2
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

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New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Jeremiah Fears

2 Herbert Jones

22 Derik Queen

25 Trey Murphy

41 Saddiq Bey

Dallas Mavericks Confirmed Lineup

3 Anthony Davis

9 Ryan Nembhard

13 Naji Marshall

25 PJ Washington

32 Cooper Flagg

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

15 Mar NBA

Mavericks 130-120 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

13 Mar NBA

Cavaliers 138-105 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

12 Mar NBA

Mavericks 120-112 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

10 Mar NBA

Mavericks 112-124 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NBA

Mavericks 92-122 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

06 Mar NBA

Mavericks 100-120 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

05 Mar NBA

Mavericks 114-115 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

03 Mar NBA

Mavericks 90-117 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

01 Mar NBA

Thunder 100-87 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

27 Feb NBA

Grizzlies 124-105 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

13 Mar NBA

Pelicans 105-107 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Mar NBA

Raptors 111-122 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NBA

Wizards 118-138 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

06 Mar NBA

Pelicans 116-118 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

05 Mar NBA

Pelicans 133-123 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

03 Mar NBA

Pelicans 101-110 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

01 Mar NBA

Pelicans 117-137 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

28 Feb NBA

Pelicans 115-105 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

26 Feb NBA

Pelicans 129-118 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

24 Feb NBA

Warriors 109-113 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	52	25	0.675	114.6	107.1	7.5	26-11	26-14	9-5	33-15	8-2	2W
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
76ers	43	34	0.558	116.5	116.5	0	22-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	2W
Raptors	43	34	0.558	114.5	112.1	2.4	21-17	22-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	1W
Nets	18	59	0.234	106.1	115.8	-9.7	10-28	8-31	3-12	12-34	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	47	0.39	110.5	116.9	-6.4	17-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	48	0.377	116.2	121.6	-5.4	18-21	11-27	4-12	17-31	2-8	6L
Pacers	18	59	0.234	112.6	120.8	-8.2	11-27	7-32	4-10	14-34	3-7	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	45	33	0.577	118.6	115.9	2.7	23-16	22-17	9-6	26-22	8-2	4W
Hornets	42	36	0.538	116.4	111.3	5.1	21-19	21-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	3W
Magic	41	36	0.532	115.4	115.4	0	24-16	17-20	9-8	24-25	3-7	1W
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	31	0.597	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-14	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Jazz	21	57	0.269	117.2	125.6	-8.4	13-27	8-30	1-14	11-37	1-9	8L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Kings	21	57	0.269	110.9	120.9	-10	14-25	7-32	3-10	13-35	4-6	2W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Grizzlies	25	52	0.325	114.8	119.6	-4.8	14-26	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	52	25	0.675	114.6	107.1	7.5	26-11	26-14	9-5	33-15	8-2	2W
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Hawks	45	33	0.577	118.6	115.9	2.7	23-16	22-17	9-6	26-22	8-2	4W
76ers	43	34	0.558	116.5	116.5	0	22-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	2W
Raptors	43	34	0.558	114.5	112.1	2.4	21-17	22-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	1W
Hornets	42	36	0.538	116.4	111.3	5.1	21-19	21-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	3W
Magic	41	36	0.532	115.4	115.4	0	24-16	17-20	9-8	24-25	3-7	1W
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	47	0.39	110.5	116.9	-6.4	17-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	48	0.377	116.2	121.6	-5.4	18-21	11-27	4-12	17-31	2-8	6L
Pacers	18	59	0.234	112.6	120.8	-8.2	11-27	7-32	4-10	14-34	3-7	1L
Nets	18	59	0.234	106.1	115.8	-9.7	10-28	8-31	3-12	12-34	1-9	2L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Timberwolves	46	31	0.597	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-14	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	2L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Grizzlies	25	52	0.325	114.8	119.6	-4.8	14-26	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L
Kings	21	57	0.269	110.9	120.9	-10	14-25	7-32	3-10	13-35	4-6	2W
Jazz	21	57	0.269	117.2	125.6	-8.4	13-27	8-30	1-14	11-37	1-9	8L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	52	25	0.675	114.6	107.1	7.5	26-11	26-14	9-5	33-15	8-2	2W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Timberwolves	46	31	0.597	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-14	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	2L
Hawks	45	33	0.577	118.6	115.9	2.7	23-16	22-17	9-6	26-22	8-2	4W
76ers	43	34	0.558	116.5	116.5	0	22-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	2W
Raptors	43	34	0.558	114.5	112.1	2.4	21-17	22-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	1W
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Hornets	42	36	0.538	116.4	111.3	5.1	21-19	21-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	3W
Magic	41	36	0.532	115.4	115.4	0	24-16	17-20	9-8	24-25	3-7	1W
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Bucks	30	47	0.39	110.5	116.9	-6.4	17-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	48	0.377	116.2	121.6	-5.4	18-21	11-27	4-12	17-31	2-8	6L
Grizzlies	25	52	0.325	114.8	119.6	-4.8	14-26	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L
Kings	21	57	0.269	110.9	120.9	-10	14-25	7-32	3-10	13-35	4-6	2W
Jazz	21	57	0.269	117.2	125.6	-8.4	13-27	8-30	1-14	11-37	1-9	8L
Nets	18	59	0.234	106.1	115.8	-9.7	10-28	8-31	3-12	12-34	1-9	2L
Pacers	18	59	0.234	112.6	120.8	-8.2	11-27	7-32	4-10	14-34	3-7	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

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

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