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2023 NBA Handicapping – Mavericks vs. New Orleans
(33-32) Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans (31-34)
Date: Wednesday, March 8th
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Moneyline Odds: Mavericks -130 | Pelicans +110 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Mavericks -2.5 | Pelicans +2.5
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First thing to remember, the road Mavericks come into this one off a 130-126 home loss to the Phoenix Suns. They entered that one as as 2-point underdogs and failed to cover for the third time in their last five outings.
The home Pelicans come into this one off a 123-108 road loss to the Sacramento Kings. They entered that one as 4.5-point underdogs and failed to cover for the fourth time in their last five outings.
Without any further ado, let’s get to this Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans matchup.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current during games on Tuesday, March 7. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Wednesday, March 8.
ATS
The Mavericks are 23-39-3 overall against the spread on the season, 12-19 ATS as the away team and 4-6 ATS in their last 10 overall.
Additionally, the Pelicans are 29-35-1 against the spread on the season, 17-14 ATS as the home team and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 overall.
Season Series
So far, these teams have faced off three times during the 2022-23 regular season.
- Tuesday, October 25 @ New Orleans: Pelicans 113 – Mavericks 111
- Saturday, January 7 @ Dallas: Mavericks 127 – Pelicans 117
- Thursday, February 2 @ Dallas: Mavericks 111 – Pelicans 106
Monday marks the fourth of four meetings between these two squads.
Mavericks
Season Stats
Offense
Overall, the Mavericks enter this one scoring 114 points per game—a number that ranks 17th in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Mavericks score 114.7 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 5 spot so far this season.
Defense
Overall, defensively, this team is allowing 113.2 points per game, which ranks 14th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 113.7 per 100 possessions—a number that also ranks 24th across the league.
Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- JaVale McGee, C (Day-to-Day)
- Reggie Bullock, SF (Day-to-Day)
New Orleans Pelicans
Season Stats
Offense
The Pelicans enter this one scoring 114.1 points per game—a number that ranks 16th across the NBA.
Also, when looking at the advanced stats, the Pelicans score 111.2 points per 100 possessions, putting them in the No. 19 spot so far this season.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 113.6 points per game, which ranks 16th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 110.6 per 100 possessions, which ranks 9th.
Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
Summarizing the injury report…
- Zion Williamson, PF (OUT—hamstring)
- Jose Alverado, PG (OUT—tibia)
- Larry Nance Jr., PF (OUT—ankle)
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Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans Betting Trends:
- First, Mavericks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- On the other hand, Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Additionally, Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Finally, Mavericks are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Free Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Prediction:
As of this writing, the Mavericks are favored 56.1 percent over the Pelicans’ 43.9 percent, according to ESPN.com’s Matchup Predictor. That’s despite New Orleans being the home team, and despite the home team having won every game so far in this regular-season series.
If you ask me, Dallas being 2.5-point favorites is actually underselling Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving at this point. The two guards are coming off a showing against the Utah Jazz that saw them combine for 62 points, including seven three-pointers, on efficient shooting.
The Pelicans are still a competitive team and likely a contender when healthy, but they don’t look like they did early in the season.
At this point, my money is on Dallas for Wednesday’s contest both straight up and against the spread.
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