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Dallas Mavericks

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

Back Mavs to Overpower Pelicans

The best betting angle could be the Mavericks against the spread. You can land 1.93 that the market leaders are able to cover the -5.5 line and they are more than capable in their meeting with the Pelicans.

Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 137-136 Mavs Win

New Orleans Pelicans have suffered seven consecutive road losses. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 140-133 (OT) home triumph against Sacramento Kings at Smoothie King Center. CJ McCollum scored 43 points, with Jose Alvarado getting 18 and Trey Murphy 18.

Dallas Mavericks have enjoyed back-to-back wins, most recently beating Miami Heat 118-113. It was a home success at American Airlines Center. On the points front, Dante Exum recorded 27, Max Christie 19 and Spencer Dinwiddie 18.

The Mavs beat the Pelicans when the teams last met. It was a 137-136 scoreline at Smoothie King Center. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Mavs win six times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Celtics Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 115.0 points, 41.4 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 46.3% from the field and 77.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 127.2 points and 48.7 rebounds per matchup.

Trey Murphy is averaging 24.8 points, 5.6 assists and 3.6 (43.4%) 3-pointers made, while Yves Missi averages 7.7 rebounds.

Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.6 points, 42.7 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 6.9 steals and 6.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.9% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 119.7 points and 44.3 rebounds.

Kyrie Irving is averaging 20.4 points, Daniel Gafford 6.3 rebounds and Spencer Dinwiddie 4.4 assists, while Klay Thompson has an average of 3.3 (42.3%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy, Kelly Olynyk.

Dallas Mavericks lineup: Dante Exum, Kyrie Irving, Kessler Edwards, PJ Washington, Klay Thompson.

Expert NBA Analysis

The NBA predictions are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.

Key Pelicans vs Mavericks stats:

  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

Pelicans vs Mavericks Prediction

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to side with Dallas Mavericks on the spread at -5.5. On the face of it, this seems a generous line and odds of 1.93 can be backed.

If you’re searching for bigger odds and feel confident that your selection will perform well, then moving the line can secure an increased potential payout.

Mavs -5.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Max Christie Over 13.5 Points 1.81 bet365 logo

Max Christie (Mavs) has covered the 13.5 points total in 6 straight games. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of 1.81 to cover the line.

Latest Max Christie Player Prop Odds

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Jose Alvarado Under 10.5 Points 1.92 bet365 logo

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans) has averaged 5.5 points in the past 4 road games. This is a telling statistic and we’re happy to back him to fall short of the line once again, with odds of 1.92 available.

Latest Jose Alvarado Player Prop Odds

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Bet Builder Tips

Spread Mavericks -6
Totals Over 235.5
Player Points Max Christie Over 13.5

Our same game parlay pick is Mavs -6 on the spread, Over 235.5 and Max Christie (Mavs) to score Over 13.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 117 - 126 Mavericks logo Mavericks

The Mavericks will be chasing down a victory and a winning scoreline of 126-117 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Mavs Made Favorites by the Books

Sportsbooks’ favorites Dallas Mavericks are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the 1.43 about them triumphing means a 70% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 2.90.

The current spread is 6 and total points is 235.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 235.5, there are odds of 1.94.

The Mavs are available at odds of 1.69 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Underdogs Pelicans are chalked up at 2.15 to reach this total first.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Kyrie Irving Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Kyrie Irving is available at 1.88 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then 1.85 is available.

Player Points

Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)
Over 26.5
1.88
Under 26.5
1.85
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 24.5
1.89
Under 24.5
1.83
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 22.5
1.93
Under 22.5
1.81
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C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)
Over 20.5
1.80
Under 20.5
1.93
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Player Assists

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
2.00
Under 5.5
1.76
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Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)
Over 5.5
1.87
Under 5.5
1.87
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
1.76
Under 4.5
1.97
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
1.95
Under 4.5
1.79
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Player Rebounds

P.J. Washington (Mavericks)
Over 9.5
2.00
Under 9.5
1.76
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Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
2.10
Under 8.5
1.68
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
1.76
Under 6.5
1.97
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Kyrie Irving (Mavericks)
Over 5.5
1.96
Under 5.5
1.78
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats

Moneyline

  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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
Trey Murphy 39 35.64 874 141 22.4 3.6 3.2 5.2 0.7 1.2
CJ McCollum 41 33.48 924 153 22.5 3.7 3.2 3.7 0.5 0.8
Dejounte Murray 31 32.65 542 228 17.5 7.4 1.7 6.5 0.4 2.0

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kyrie Irving 44 36.56 1084 210 24.6 4.8 2.9 4.8 0.4 1.3
Anthony Davis 43 34.2 1107 148 25.7 3.4 0.7 12.0 2.2 1.3
PJ Washington 43 32.55 612 99 14.2 2.3 1.6 8.3 1.0 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Brandon Boston Jr.
Injured
Dejounte Murray
Injured

Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dereck Lively
Injured
Daniel Gafford
Injured
Anthony Davis
Injured

Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Confirmed Lineup
0 Dante Exum
11 Kyrie Irving
20 Kessler Edwards
25 PJ Washington
31 Klay Thompson
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup
1 Zion Williamson
3 CJ McCollum
21 Yves Missi
25 Trey Murphy
41 Kelly Olynyk

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

14 Feb NBA
Kings 133-140 Pelicans
13 Feb NBA
Kings 119-111 Pelicans
11 Feb NBA
Pelicans 101-137 Thunder
09 Feb NBA
Pelicans 118-123 Kings
06 Feb NBA
Pelicans 119-144 Nuggets
04 Feb NBA
Pelicans 113-125 Nuggets
01 Feb NBA
Celtics 118-116 Pelicans
30 Jan NBA
Mavericks 137-136 Pelicans
28 Jan NBA
Pelicans 104-113 Raptors
26 Jan NBA
Pelicans 92-123 Hornets

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

14 Feb NBA
Heat 113-118 Mavericks
13 Feb NBA
Warriors 107-111 Mavericks
11 Feb NBA
Kings 129-128 Mavericks
09 Feb NBA
Rockets 105-116 Mavericks
07 Feb NBA
Mavericks 127-120 Celtics
05 Feb NBA
Mavericks 116-118 76ers
03 Feb NBA
Mavericks 101-144 Cavaliers
01 Feb NBA
Mavericks 102-117 Pistons
30 Jan NBA
Mavericks 137-136 Pelicans
28 Jan NBA
Wizards 108-130 Mavericks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
  • 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