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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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Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (34-23) visit Cream City Thursday to play the Milwaukee Bucks (36-23). Tip-off at the Fiserv Forum is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the 76ers vs. Bucks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Philly got destroyed 135-87 at home by the Boston Celtics Tuesday. The Sixers are 3-3 straight up (SU) and 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last six games.

Milwaukee snapped a 2-game losing skid by beating the Indiana Pacers 128-119 but failed to cover as a 14-point home favorite. The Bucks are 4-2 SU and 3-3 ATS since Feb. 5.

The Bucks defeated the Sixers 118-109 in Philly Nov. 9 as 7-point underdogs and the Over (215) cashed.

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76ers at Bucks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:50 p.m. ET.

Money line: 76ers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Bucks -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread: 76ers +6.5 (-110) | Bucks -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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76ers at Bucks key injuries

76ers

SG James Harden (hamstring) out

Bucks

SG Grayson Allen (hip) doubtful
SG Pat Connaughton (hand) out
PG George Hill (neck) out

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76ers at Bucks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 123, 76ers 110

Money line

PASS.

Even though I like Milwaukee in this spot, the Bucks (-280) are just too expensive considering the 76ers (+220) have an MVP candidate that could dominate Milwaukee’s small interior.

Sixers C Joel Embiid has been a force since the start of 2022 and the Bucks are without C Brook Lopez for the foreseeable future. If Embiid is on his A-game, then he could wreak havoc in the paint.

Against the spread

I’ll BET the BUCKS -6.5 (-110) for 1 unit based on my interpretation of the line and betting splits.

What I mean by that is the 76ers’ +6.5 is a shockingly high spread considering how good Philly has been.

Also, nearly 75% of the cash wagered is on the Sixers (according to Pregame.com) but the Bucks have been increased from a 6-point favorite despite the market being pro-Philly.

My first reaction upon seeing the 76ers +6.5 was to take the points, but it kind of feels like the oddsmakers are laying a trap.

Most of the season-long trends point to the Sixers, but the Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings with Philly.

BET the BUCKS -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN to the OVER 222.5 (-108). The Bucks should have success when they speed up the tempo, and a strong performance out of Embiid will get wide-open looks for Philly’s 3-point shooters.

Milwaukee gets out in transition at the second-highest frequency in the Association and Philly has the sixth-worst defensive efficiency versus fast-break offense.

Finally, the Bucks have scored at least 118 points in their last games against the Sixers and a majority of the market is betting the Under 222.5, per Pregame.com.

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Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

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

The Dallas Mavericks (34-24) visit the Big Easy Thursday to play the New Orleans Pelicans (23-35). Tip-off at Smoothie King Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Mavericks vs. Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Dallas upset the Heat 107-99 Tuesday in Miami as a 5.5-point underdog. The Mavs are 5-1 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) since Feb. 4.

NOLA lost its third in the last four games Tuesday, falling 121-109 at home to the Memphis Grizzlies as a 3.5-point underdog. But the Pelicans are 4-3 SU and ATS since Feb. 4.

These teams split a back-to-back, home-and-away Dec. 1-3 with the road team winning and covering both games. The Over/Under (O/U) was 1-1.

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Mavericks at Pelicans odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:14 p.m. ET.

Money line: Mavericks -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Pelicans +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
Against the spread: Mavericks -2.5 (-120) | Pelicans +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 215.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Mavericks at Pelicans key injuries

Mavericks

SF Reggie Bullock (hip) questionable

Pelicans

None

Mavericks at Pelicans odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 107, Mavericks 104

Money line

LEAN to the PELICANS (+122) since we are getting to the party a little late and their spread is the sharper play.

The Pelicans have quietly been playing good basketball recently and their trade deadline acquisition of SG C.J. McCollum has given them really good minutes.

NOLA is scoring 13.3 more points per 100 possessions when McCollum is on the floor. McCollum has averaged 26.0 points on 50.6% shooting with 7.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists in four games since joining the Pelicans.

Also, SF Brandon Ingram has balled out versus Dallas since joining New Orleans. Ingram is scoring 24.0 points on 60.1% true shooting (.501/.353/.873) with a plus-4.3 box plus/minus (BPM). Ingram’s BPM this season is plus-1.4.

However, it’s only a “lean” to the PELICANS (+122) because I prefer them getting points and they were +135 underdogs on the look-ahead line, according to Pregame.com.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS +2.5 (-105) heavier than or instead of their money line because there’s been a sharp line move in their direction. Dallas opened as a 3.5-point favorite but have been lowered by presumably sharp money.

There’s value in the Pelicans at this number because they are 10-7 ATS at home versus teams with a winning record and the Mavs are terrible in close games.

The oddsmakers are projecting this to be decided within a couple of possessions and Dallas has the worst net rating in “clutch” situations (minus-28.9). “Clutch” is defined as games within a 5-point margin inside of five minutes to play.

For the record, NEW ORLEANS +2.5 (-105) is my favorite wager in this game.

Over/Under

LEAN to the UNDER 215.5 (-115) for a one-third unit.

Both teams play at a bottom-10 pace and both are good rebounding teams, so there should be a lot of “one-and-done” possessions. Also, Dallas is 10-21-2 O/U as favorites and New Orleans is 16-28 O/U as underdogs.

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Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and prediction

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

The New Orleans Pelicans (6-17) host the Dallas Mavericks (10-9) Wednesday at Smoothie King Center for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Mavericks vs. Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions, and bets.

Dallas has lost five of its last six games including back-to-back home losses to the Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers. The Mavs are 8-11 ATS and 7-11-1 O/U with the 23rd-best net rating.

NOLA has won three of its last four games, which include a 123-104 beatdown of the Los Angeles Clippers as a seven-point road underdog last time out Monday. The Pelicans are 10-13 ATS and 7-15-1 O/U with the 26th-best net rating.

The Mavs have won seven of their last eight games against the Pelicans and Dallas hammered NOLA 108-92 in their first meeting this season.

Mavericks at Pelicans odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:51 a.m. ET.

Money line: Mavericks -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Pelicans +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -2.5 (-120) | Pelicans +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Mavericks at Pelicans key injuries

Mavericks

PF Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) questionable
C Willie Cauley-Stein (illness) out

Pelicans

PF Zion Williamson (foot) out

Mavericks at Pelicans odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 113, Mavericks 108

Money line

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Pelicans (+120) because NOLA’s money line should be north of +150 and I don’t feel like chasing value in this spot.

However, if I were to play either side of the money line, I’d bet the Pelicans because I “like” NOLA plus the points.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS +2.5 (-105) for 1 unit as more of a fade against the Mavericks who haven’t been playing well recently.

Dallas is 1-5 overall over the last two weeks and has a slightly lower efficiency differential according to CleaningTheGlass.com than NOLA who is 4-4 overall.

The Mavs also have a minus-4.3 spread differential in those games (ranked 25th) while the Pelicans have a plus-6.0 spread differential (ranked second).

New Orleans was missing both wings Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones in the first game against Dallas early last month. Ingram is a former All-Star who grades in the 79th percentile of wings in on/off efficiency differential and Jones grades in the 93rd percentile according to CleaningTheGlass.com.

Dallas also has a tendency to play down to its competition. For instance, the Mavs are 2-6 ATS against teams with a losing record. And, last season, Dallas was 23rd in efficiency differential versus bottom-10 defenses and dead-last in ATS margin.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 216.5 (-107) for a half-unit only because I prefer the Pelicans getting points more so than the total in this contest. But, NOLA’s pick-and-roll defense is atrocious, which is a concern when playing F Luka Doncic.

Also, Pelicans big Jonas Valančiūnas should dominate the paint in this matchup. The Mavs could be without three of the best defenders, two of which are in the frontcourt.

Valančiūnas is low-key playing at an All-Star level currently. He’s top-20 in PER, Win Shares, Value Over Replacement Player and has the best 3-point percentage in the NBA. So, Valančiūnas not only can feast on Dallas’s weakened interior defense but also space the floor and open driving lanes.

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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

C 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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