New Orleans Pelicans (1-9) vs. Dallas Mavericks (6-3)
November 8, 2021 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks -9; Over/Under: -
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks meet Monday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. The New Orleans Pelicans look to snap a six-game losing streak. The Dallas Mavericks look for a win after winning six of their last eight games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 101.4 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 25 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 19.3 points and 14.2 rebounds. Devonte’ Graham is the third double-digit scorer and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.7 rebounds per game.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 101.8 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 106.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 24.9 points and 6.9 assists, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 14.8 points and 5.2 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
The Pelicans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Mavericks are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 home games and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The under is 17-5-1 in Pelicans last 23 overall. The under is 7-1-1 in Mavericks last 9 overall. The Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
The New Orleans Pelicans are more talented than their record indicates, but the losses and failed covers are getting out of control. For now, the Pelicans are automatic fade material. The Dallas Mavericks have offensive issues, but there’s upside here, and they’re coming off an emotional win that could wake the rest of the team up. Thick number, but it’s Mavs or pass for me.
