Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (1-1) square off against the New Orleans Pelicans (2-1) Tuesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Mavericks bounced back in a big way following a season-opening loss by taking down the Memphis Grizzlies 137-96 Saturday, covering as 5.5-point home favorites.

It has been the G Luka Doncic and C Christian Wood show to begin the season for Dallas as they’re both averaging 25 or more points and 8 or more rebounds per game.

The Pelicans lost their 1st game of the season Sunday to the Utah Jazz 122-121 in overtime as they failed to cover as 8.5-point favorites at home. G CJ McCollum is leading the way for New Orleans with 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game on 48.3% shooting from the field.

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Mavericks at Pelicans odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:17 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -190 ($190 to win $100) | Pelicans +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -4.5 (-112) | Pelicans +4.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Mavericks at Pelicans key injuries

Mavericks

  • F Davis Bertans (knee) out
  • G Frank Ntilikina (ankle) out

Pelicans

  • F Brandon Ingram (concussion protocol) out
  • F Herbert Jones (knee) questionable
  • F Zion Williamson (hip/back) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Mavericks at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 114, Pelicans 107

Moneyline

AVOID the moneyline in this game with the Mavericks being favored on the road to beat a potentially shorthanded Pelicans squad. The odds aren’t worth taking Dallas straight up as you’ll receive little in return if the Mavericks escape with a victory.

Against the spread

The Pelicans will already be without Ingram Tuesday and there’s a chance that Jones and Williamson are also sidelined. With the uncertainty surrounding some of New Orleans’ starters, give me MAVERICKS -4.5 (-112).

Dallas is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 road meetings against New Orleans and 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings overall.

Over/Under

Even with the injuries to New Orleans, OVER 219.5 (-112) is an enticing wager in this game. The Mavericks are the No. 1 team in offensive rating while the Pelicans are the No. 3 team in offensive rating to begin the season.

The Mavericks have hit the Over in 7 of their last 8 games against a team with a winning record while the Pelicans have hit the Over in each of their last 4 games. The Over is also 11-4 in the last 15 meetings between these teams in New Orleans.

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Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New Orleans Pelicans (19-25) host the Dallas Mavericks (23-20) Saturday at Smoothie King Center for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Mavericks-Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Dallas had its two-game win streak snapped last night after a 109-94 loss vs. the Indiana Pacers and were 1.5-point underdogs because MVP candidate Luka Doncic was unable to play in the game.

Since the All-Star break, the Mavs have been inconsistent, going 4-4 overall and ATS.

New Orleans also had its two-game win streak broken, losing to the Denver Nuggets 113-108 Thursday as 2.5-point home favorites after beating them in Denver Sunday.

The Pelicans have the same straight-up record as the Mavs since the All-Star Game but are 5-3 ATS.

The Mavs scored the most points against the Pelicans of any opponent this season in their 143-130 victory in the first meeting of the season on Feb. 12.  Dallas has won five straight over New Orleans (5-1 ATS).

Luka went off for 46 points on 56.7% shooting (5-of-8 from three) with 8 rebounds and 12 assists.

Mavericks at Pelicans: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:40 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mavericks -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Pelicans -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mavericks +1 (-115) | Pelicans -1 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mavericks at Pelicans: Key injuries

Mavericks

  • Willie Cauley-Stein (health and safety protocols) probable
  • PG Luka Doncic (back) questionable
  • PF Kristaps Porzingis (rest) questionable
  • SG J.J. Redick (heel) out

Pelicans

  • PF James Johnson (acquisition) out
  • PG Lonzo Ball (hip) out

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Mavericks at Pelicans: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Pelicans 122, Mavericks 112

Money line (ML)

The PELICANS (-105) are the right side because they are healthier, Zion Williamson has taken his game to another level since the All-Star break and both Luka and KP are questionable to play in this game.

Zion is averaging 28.0 points per game on 73% true shooting with 6.6 rebounds per game in his eight contests since the All-Star Game.

The first Mavericks-Pelicans meeting was essentially a game of NBA Jam with New Orleans’ Zion and Brandon Ingram combining for 66 of the Pelicans’ 130 points whereas Luka and KP combined for 82 of the Mavs’ 143 points.

In this game, New Orleans outscored Dallas 54-42 in the paint and Zion (who’s leading the NBA in paint points per game) scored 28 of his 36 points in the paint.

BET PELICANS -1 (-105) for 1 unit.

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Against the spread (ATS)

PASS because this is pretty much a coin-flip game and there’s no value in the points here. However, I’d bet the Pelicans up to -3 should the spread move in that direction.

Over/Under (O/U)

Slight LEAN toward OVER 232.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit, but would feel more confident in it if Luka and KP can play.

However, Dallas is 10th in effective field goal shooting, New Orleans has the worst 3-point defense in the Association and the Pelicans are 19-5 O/U at home this season.

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