New Orleans Pelicans Face the Dallas Mavericks: NBA Odds and Pick
The Dallas Mavericks host New Orleans on Sunday, looking to build on their 19-44 mark against the 35-26 Pelicans in NBA betting action at American Airlines Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the New Orleans Pelicans listed as -3-point favorites earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 224.5 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 119-108 result in favor of the Pelicans. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Orleans Pelicans will look to vanquish their hosts on Sunday, as they are 32-28-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Dallas Mavericks are 32-31 ATS. New Orleans is 37-23-1 against the points scored total betting line, while Dallas is 28-35 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs New Orleans injuries news.
This game pits the Dallas Mavericks, currently No. 21 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the New Orleans Pelicans, who rate No. 19 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Dallas's No. 27-ranked offense averaging 102.08 PPG, against a New Orleans Pelicans defense that ranks No. 29 at 111.67 PPG. The Dallas Mavericks field goal percentage has averaged 44.56% so far, less than the New Orleans Pelicans shooters have achieved on the year, 48.26% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
San Antonio was victimized for 26 points and 15 rebounds by Anthony Davis as the Pelicans defeated the Spurs 121-116 in NBA action on Wednesday.
The Mavericks wasted a 26-point performance from Harrison Barnes as Chicago ran past them 108-100 on Friday at United Center.
Next Betting Matchups
New Orleans at Los Angeles, Tuesday, March 6th
Dallas home to Denver, Tuesday, March 6th