New Orleans Pelicans
Dallas Mavericks
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Mavericks

The New Orleans Pelicans take the court against the Dallas Mavericks 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.

Mavs Look the Value Bet

We expect the Mavericks to cover the -3.5 line on the spread. This is a good number and that’s why we’re playing them at -105 to overcome the Pelicans.

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Pelicans Beat Mavs Last Time Out

New Orleans Pelicans have suffered seven straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Denver Nuggets 125-118 at Smoothie King Center. Derik Queen led the way with 30 points, while Trey Murphy added 23 and Jeremiah Fears chipped in 16.

Dallas Mavericks were defeated last time, making it back-to-back losses. American Airlines Center saw them beaten 113-111 at home to New York Knicks. Offensively, D'Angelo Russell led the charge with 23, while Naji Marshall contributed 23 and Max Christie 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pelicans beat the Mavs when the teams last met. It was a 101-99 scoreline at American Airlines Center. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks logo Mavericks 4 12 0.25 110.3 116.9 -6.6 3-8 1-4 0-4 1-8 2-8 2L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 2 13 0.133 108.9 122.1 -13.2 1-7 1-6 1-3 1-12 2-8 7L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 109.4 points, 41.4 rebounds, 23.6 assists, 9.3 steals and 3.2 blocks while shooting 45.4% from the field and 75.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 121.3 points and 43.0 rebounds per contest.

Trey Murphy is averaging 23.1 points and 3.5 (41.2%) 3-pointers made, while Derik Queen averages 6.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists.

Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.6 points, 46.6 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 9.4 steals and 6.8 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field and 71.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 117.2 points and 49.2 rebounds.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 15.0 points, PJ Washington 6.9 rebounds and D'Angelo Russell 5.0 assists, while Klay Thompson has an average of 2.5 (32.1%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

It’s great to see Mavericks given a -3.5 line on the spread at -105 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory in this NBA showdown.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Pelicans vs Mavericks stats:

  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 7 consecutive games.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 8 of their last 10 games.

Mavs -3.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the 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: Derik Queen Under 14.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Derik Queen (Pelicans) has an average of 9.2 points in the past 5 games on the road. We can use this stat to our advantage and back him to fall short of the Player Points line at -112.

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Derik Queen (Pelicans) has totaled Under 7.5 rebounds in 5 of the past 5 road games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Player Rebounds line and this is priced at -115.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Mavericks -3.5
Totals Over 231.5
Player Points Derik Queen Under 14.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 114 - 122 Mavericks logo Mavericks

The Mavericks will be chasing down a victory and a winning scoreline of 122-114 might be along the right lines. There are enormous odds available about this bet.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks 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.

Mavs Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

The sportsbooks have Dallas Mavericks at -154 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 61% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs at +130 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 3.5 and the total points line is currently 231.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to wager Over 231.5, there are odds of -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Zion Williamson Favorite to Score the Most Points

Zion Williamson is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -102 to score Over 22.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -127.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 22.5
-102
Under 22.5
-127
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 19.5
-105
Under 19.5
-123
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 16.5
-116
Under 16.5
-111
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P.J. Washington (Mavericks)
Over 15.5
-120
Under 15.5
-108
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Player Assists
Brandon Williams (Mavericks)
Over 4.5
+115
Under 4.5
-149
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+103
Under 4.5
-133
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D'Angelo Russell (Mavericks)
Over 4.5
-147
Under 4.5
+113
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
+134
Under 3.5
-175
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Player Rebounds
Daniel Gafford (Mavericks)
Over 7.5
+106
Under 7.5
-137
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
-112
Under 7.5
-115
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+120
Under 6.5
-156
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P.J. Washington (Mavericks)
Over 6.5
-135
Under 6.5
+105
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Mavs Have Suffered Seven Defeats in Their Last Ten at Home

The Mavs own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 115.00 points on offense and surrendering 117.10 on defense.

The Pelicans own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 109.10 points on average and giving up 123.80.

The Pelicans beat the Mavs 101-99 when they last met at American Airlines Center. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at American Airlines Center, the Mavs have posted seven victories, while the Pelicans have managed three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O231.5 U231.5
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Home Stats 3-7 232.10 115.00 117.10 4 6
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 1-9 232.90 109.10 123.80 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
  • U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 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

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Karlo Matkovic
Injured
Jordan Poole
Injured

Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Ryan Nembhard
Injured
Kyrie Irving
Injured
Anthony Davis
Injured
Dante Exum
Injured
Cooper Flagg
Injured
Caleb Martin
Injured

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 New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

19 Nov NBA
Nuggets 125-118 Pelicans
17 Nov NBA
Thunder 126-109 Pelicans
16 Nov NBA
Warriors 124-106 Pelicans
14 Nov NBA
Lakers 118-104 Pelicans
12 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 125-117 Pelicans
10 Nov NBA
Pelicans 98-121 Suns
08 Nov NBA
Pelicans 119-126 Spurs
05 Nov NBA
Pelicans 101-99 Mavericks
04 Nov NBA
Hornets 112-116 Pelicans
02 Nov NBA
Pelicans 106-137 Thunder

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

19 Nov NBA
Knicks 113-111 Mavericks
17 Nov NBA
Mavericks 96-120 Timberwolves
16 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 133-138 Mavericks
14 Nov NBA
Clippers 133-127 Mavericks
12 Nov NBA
Suns 123-114 Mavericks
10 Nov NBA
Bucks 116-114 Mavericks
08 Nov NBA
Mavericks 111-105 Wizards
07 Nov NBA
Mavericks 104-118 Grizzlies
05 Nov NBA
Pelicans 101-99 Mavericks
03 Nov NBA
Mavericks 102-110 Rockets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Raptors 10 5 0.667 119.9 114.9 5 3-2 7-3 2-1 9-2 9-1 5W
Knicks 9 5 0.643 120.8 114.9 5.9 8-1 1-4 2-0 6-5 7-3 1W
76ers 9 6 0.6 118.4 116.1 2.3 5-3 4-3 4-2 8-6 5-5 1W
Celtics 8 7 0.533 113.7 108.5 5.2 4-3 4-4 2-3 5-5 6-4 3W
Nets 2 12 0.143 109.6 121.3 -11.7 0-7 2-5 0-4 2-9 2-8 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 13 2 0.867 118.9 112.1 6.8 8-1 5-1 2-2 9-2 10-0 11W
Cavaliers 10 6 0.625 119.9 116 3.9 6-3 4-3 4-0 9-5 7-3 1L
Bulls 8 6 0.571 121.7 121.9 -0.2 5-1 3-5 1-3 5-4 4-6 2W
Bucks 8 8 0.5 117.4 119 -1.6 5-4 3-4 2-2 6-5 4-6 3L
Pacers 2 13 0.133 110.1 123.1 -13 2-5 0-8 0-2 1-5 2-8 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 9 7 0.563 117.8 115.7 2.1 2-4 7-3 2-0 4-5 6-4 2L
Heat 9 6 0.6 123.6 119.8 3.8 7-1 2-5 2-1 5-3 6-4 2W
Magic 9 7 0.563 116.7 113.1 3.6 6-3 3-4 3-2 6-6 7-3 2W
Hornets 4 11 0.267 116.6 120.2 -3.6 3-4 1-7 1-3 3-7 2-8 4L
Wizards 1 13 0.071 112.6 128.9 -16.3 0-6 1-7 0-2 0-9 0-10 12L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 15 1 0.938 121.3 105.9 15.4 7-0 8-1 0-1 11-1 9-1 7W
Nuggets 11 3 0.786 124.6 113.1 11.5 6-1 5-2 2-1 9-2 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 10 5 0.667 120.6 114.1 6.5 5-3 5-2 3-2 6-4 8-2 2W
Trail Blazers 6 9 0.4 120.7 122.5 -1.8 3-4 3-5 3-1 6-6 3-7 4L
Jazz 5 9 0.357 119.4 124.9 -5.5 4-3 1-6 0-3 2-6 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 11 4 0.733 117.9 115.2 2.7 4-2 7-2 1-1 8-3 8-2 3W
Suns 9 6 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 6-2 3-4 3-2 8-5 8-2 1W
Warriors 9 8 0.529 114.4 114.2 0.2 5-0 4-8 3-1 8-4 5-5 2L
Clippers 4 11 0.267 111 117.1 -6.1 3-5 1-6 1-3 4-6 1-9 3L
Kings 3 13 0.188 111 124.4 -13.4 2-5 1-8 1-2 2-11 1-9 8L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 10 3 0.769 123.9 112.5 11.4 5-1 5-2 2-1 3-2 9-1 5W
Spurs 11 4 0.733 119.3 112.3 7 8-2 3-2 5-0 6-4 6-4 3W
Grizzlies 5 11 0.313 112.8 117.8 -5 4-5 1-6 2-2 4-5 2-8 1W
Mavericks 4 12 0.25 110.3 116.9 -6.6 3-8 1-4 0-4 1-8 2-8 2L
Pelicans 2 13 0.133 108.9 122.1 -13.2 1-7 1-6 1-3 1-12 2-8 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 13 2 0.867 118.9 112.1 6.8 8-1 5-1 2-2 9-2 10-0 11W
Raptors 10 5 0.667 119.9 114.9 5 3-2 7-3 2-1 9-2 9-1 5W
Knicks 9 5 0.643 120.8 114.9 5.9 8-1 1-4 2-0 6-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 10 6 0.625 119.9 116 3.9 6-3 4-3 4-0 9-5 7-3 1L
Hawks 9 7 0.563 117.8 115.7 2.1 2-4 7-3 2-0 4-5 6-4 2L
76ers 9 6 0.6 118.4 116.1 2.3 5-3 4-3 4-2 8-6 5-5 1W
Heat 9 6 0.6 123.6 119.8 3.8 7-1 2-5 2-1 5-3 6-4 2W
Bulls 8 6 0.571 121.7 121.9 -0.2 5-1 3-5 1-3 5-4 4-6 2W
Celtics 8 7 0.533 113.7 108.5 5.2 4-3 4-4 2-3 5-5 6-4 3W
Magic 9 7 0.563 116.7 113.1 3.6 6-3 3-4 3-2 6-6 7-3 2W
Bucks 8 8 0.5 117.4 119 -1.6 5-4 3-4 2-2 6-5 4-6 3L
Hornets 4 11 0.267 116.6 120.2 -3.6 3-4 1-7 1-3 3-7 2-8 4L
Nets 2 12 0.143 109.6 121.3 -11.7 0-7 2-5 0-4 2-9 2-8 1L
Pacers 2 13 0.133 110.1 123.1 -13 2-5 0-8 0-2 1-5 2-8 1W
Wizards 1 13 0.071 112.6 128.9 -16.3 0-6 1-7 0-2 0-9 0-10 12L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 15 1 0.938 121.3 105.9 15.4 7-0 8-1 0-1 11-1 9-1 7W
Nuggets 11 3 0.786 124.6 113.1 11.5 6-1 5-2 2-1 9-2 8-2 1W
Rockets 10 3 0.769 123.9 112.5 11.4 5-1 5-2 2-1 3-2 9-1 5W
Lakers 11 4 0.733 117.9 115.2 2.7 4-2 7-2 1-1 8-3 8-2 3W
Spurs 11 4 0.733 119.3 112.3 7 8-2 3-2 5-0 6-4 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 10 5 0.667 120.6 114.1 6.5 5-3 5-2 3-2 6-4 8-2 2W
Suns 9 6 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 6-2 3-4 3-2 8-5 8-2 1W
Warriors 9 8 0.529 114.4 114.2 0.2 5-0 4-8 3-1 8-4 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 6 9 0.4 120.7 122.5 -1.8 3-4 3-5 3-1 6-6 3-7 4L
Jazz 5 9 0.357 119.4 124.9 -5.5 4-3 1-6 0-3 2-6 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 5 11 0.313 112.8 117.8 -5 4-5 1-6 2-2 4-5 2-8 1W
Clippers 4 11 0.267 111 117.1 -6.1 3-5 1-6 1-3 4-6 1-9 3L
Mavericks 4 12 0.25 110.3 116.9 -6.6 3-8 1-4 0-4 1-8 2-8 2L
Kings 3 13 0.188 111 124.4 -13.4 2-5 1-8 1-2 2-11 1-9 8L
Pelicans 2 13 0.133 108.9 122.1 -13.2 1-7 1-6 1-3 1-12 2-8 7L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 15 1 0.938 121.3 105.9 15.4 7-0 8-1 0-1 11-1 9-1 7W
Pistons 13 2 0.867 118.9 112.1 6.8 8-1 5-1 2-2 9-2 10-0 11W
Nuggets 11 3 0.786 124.6 113.1 11.5 6-1 5-2 2-1 9-2 8-2 1W
Rockets 10 3 0.769 123.9 112.5 11.4 5-1 5-2 2-1 3-2 9-1 5W
Lakers 11 4 0.733 117.9 115.2 2.7 4-2 7-2 1-1 8-3 8-2 3W
Spurs 11 4 0.733 119.3 112.3 7 8-2 3-2 5-0 6-4 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 10 5 0.667 120.6 114.1 6.5 5-3 5-2 3-2 6-4 8-2 2W
Raptors 10 5 0.667 119.9 114.9 5 3-2 7-3 2-1 9-2 9-1 5W
Knicks 9 5 0.643 120.8 114.9 5.9 8-1 1-4 2-0 6-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 10 6 0.625 119.9 116 3.9 6-3 4-3 4-0 9-5 7-3 1L
Heat 9 6 0.6 123.6 119.8 3.8 7-1 2-5 2-1 5-3 6-4 2W
76ers 9 6 0.6 118.4 116.1 2.3 5-3 4-3 4-2 8-6 5-5 1W
Suns 9 6 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 6-2 3-4 3-2 8-5 8-2 1W
Bulls 8 6 0.571 121.7 121.9 -0.2 5-1 3-5 1-3 5-4 4-6 2W
Hawks 9 7 0.563 117.8 115.7 2.1 2-4 7-3 2-0 4-5 6-4 2L
Magic 9 7 0.563 116.7 113.1 3.6 6-3 3-4 3-2 6-6 7-3 2W
Celtics 8 7 0.533 113.7 108.5 5.2 4-3 4-4 2-3 5-5 6-4 3W
Warriors 9 8 0.529 114.4 114.2 0.2 5-0 4-8 3-1 8-4 5-5 2L
Bucks 8 8 0.5 117.4 119 -1.6 5-4 3-4 2-2 6-5 4-6 3L
Trail Blazers 6 9 0.4 120.7 122.5 -1.8 3-4 3-5 3-1 6-6 3-7 4L
Jazz 5 9 0.357 119.4 124.9 -5.5 4-3 1-6 0-3 2-6 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 5 11 0.313 112.8 117.8 -5 4-5 1-6 2-2 4-5 2-8 1W
Hornets 4 11 0.267 116.6 120.2 -3.6 3-4 1-7 1-3 3-7 2-8 4L
Clippers 4 11 0.267 111 117.1 -6.1 3-5 1-6 1-3 4-6 1-9 3L
Mavericks 4 12 0.25 110.3 116.9 -6.6 3-8 1-4 0-4 1-8 2-8 2L
Kings 3 13 0.188 111 124.4 -13.4 2-5 1-8 1-2 2-11 1-9 8L
Nets 2 12 0.143 109.6 121.3 -11.7 0-7 2-5 0-4 2-9 2-8 1L
Pacers 2 13 0.133 110.1 123.1 -13 2-5 0-8 0-2 1-5 2-8 1W
Pelicans 2 13 0.133 108.9 122.1 -13.2 1-7 1-6 1-3 1-12 2-8 7L
Wizards 1 13 0.071 112.6 128.9 -16.3 0-6 1-7 0-2 0-9 0-10 12L
  • 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