New Orleans Pelicans (13-42) vs. Dallas Mavericks (30-26)
February 21, 2025 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks -6; Over/Under: 237
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks meet Friday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Mavericks vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Mavericks vs Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Thunder, split with the Kings, and they play the Spurs, Suns, and Jazz next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 110.1 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.2 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 24.4 points and 7.4 rebounds, while CJ McCollum is averaging 22.5 points and 3.7 rebounds. Trey Murphy III is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Boston is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Warriors and Heat, and they play the Warriors, Lakers, and Hornets next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 115.7 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 26 points and 7 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. Max Christie is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 15 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Mavericks have won each of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six games.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Mavericks have lost six of their last eight games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Pelicans have won six of their last nine games as underdogs following an overtime win.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a home win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Mavericks’ last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last 10 night games against Southwest Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Mavericks’ last four home night games following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
Mavericks vs Pelicans Injury Report
The Mavs will be without Dereck Lively II, Caleb Martin, Dwight Powell, Daniel Gafford, Anthony Davis, and Dereck Lively II. PJ Washington is questionable with an ankle injury.
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, and Brandon Boston. Yves Missi is questionable with a knee injury.
Mavericks vs Pelicans Prediction
I’m not excited to lay big numbers with the Dallas Mavericks given their injury situation, but PJ Washington could make his return, which is a nice boost. Also, the Pelicans injuries are why they’re in the position they’ve been in all year. The Pelicans have been at their worst on the road, where they’re 4-23 SU. The Mavericks continue to play hard, and it’s resulted in wins in four of their last five games. The Mavs have no choice but to play hard as the home crowd is still angry about the Luka trade. If the Mavs are going to compete for a legit playoff spot, these are the sort of games they need to win, injuries or not. The Pelicans are terrible. Give me the Mavs and the chalk on Friday.
