The New Orleans Pelicans (9-32) welcome the Dallas Mavericks (22-18) to Smoothie King Center Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Mavericks vs. Pelicansodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Mavericks lead 1-0
The Pelicans beat the Chicago Bulls 119-113 on the road Tuesday, closing as 2-point underdogs. They were led by F Trey Murphy III, who dropped 32 points on 9-for-20 shooting. New Orleans has traded off winning and losing in 4 straight games, going 3-1 against the spread (ATS). It is 17-24 ATS on the season.
The Mavericks lost to the Denver Nuggets 118-99 Tuesday, closing as 2.5-point home underdogs. They were led by C Daniel Gafford, who scored 13 points. Dallas has lost 2 in a row and 7 of its last 9, going 1-8 ATS. It is 19-20-1 ATS on the season.
Mavericks at Pelicans odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Pelicans +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread: Mavericks -2.5 (-105) | Pelicans +2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Mavericks at Pelicans key injuries
Mavericks
(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)
Pelicans
(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)
- F Brandon Ingram (ankle) out
- F Herbert Jones (shoulder) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Mavericks at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 115, Mavericks 108
Moneyline
BET PELICANS (+115).
The Pelicans have come out on top in 2 of their last 3 games and 4 of their last 7. They are finally starting to get healthier, and Murphy has provided a spark for them. New Orleans is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games and has scored at least 119 points in 2 straight.
The Mavericks have scored 104 or fewer points in back-to-back games and 3 of their last 5. Their firepower has dwindled without Doncic, and they have lost 4 straight road games. Expect those issues to continue Wednesday.
Back PELICANS (+115).
Against the spread
PASS.
While the spread is playable for the home side, the moneyline offers better value. Bet New Orleans to win outright instead of taking the points.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 225.5 (-115).
New Orleans has gone south of the projected total in 4 of its last 6 games.
Dallas is just 1-4 O/U in its last 5 games, with many of those struggles coming on the offensive end. Without Doncic, there’s no reason to think it will explode offensively.
Back UNDER 225.5 (-115).
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