The New Orleans Pelicans look to stay hot after winning 7 of their last 9 games. The Dallas Mavericks need a win after splitting their last 10 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks prediction.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Kings, Warriors and Mavericks last week. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 116.4 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.7 points and 4.6 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 9.7 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Facts
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- Six of the Pelicans’ last seven road games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks recently beat the Knicks while losing to the Grizzlies and Pelicans. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 117.1 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.6 points and 9.1 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.1 points and 5 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Mavericks’ last four games.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games after losing as favorites.
- Each of the Mavericks’ last five home games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks prediction
This line has flipped heavily in the direction of the New Orleans Pelicans and that’s because the Mavericks will be without Lively, Exum, Jones Jr. and Luka. For the Pelicans, Williamson, Ingram and CJ are listed as probable. This game is all about health and the Pels have a clear edge. The Pelicans are also playing some of their best ball of the season, with wins in 7 of their last 10 games, and they just beat the Mavs by 10 points on Saturday. Reasonable line. Give me the Pelicans.