The Pelicans are gearing up to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, Nov 14. The game is slated for 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSNO. Dallas comes into this game as 4-point favorites with the total set at 240. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Pelicans vs. Mavericks player props and predictions below.
Pelicans vs. Mavericks Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -4
- Total 240
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Nov 14
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA
- TV: BSNO
Mavericks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three road contests, Dallas has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 122 points per game.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Pelicans Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, New Orleans has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
Will Dallas Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
Facing the Pelicans today, the Mavericks look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 8-2. Currently, in the Western Conference, the team is ranked 2nd, and they are 1st in the Southwest division.
Dallas’ offense had a good outing, putting up 136 points against the Pelicans. They achieved a 49% field goal percentage and went 16/21 from the free-throw line. One area that the Mavericks offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 6th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 48%.
Coming into today’s game, the Mavericks’ defense is giving up an average of 117.6 points per contest.
On two point field goal attempts, the Mavericks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.3% and allowing 35.8% from beyond the arc.
Will the Pelicans Find a Way to Win at Home?
So far this season, the Pelicans have a record of just 4-6, as they look to pick up a win over the Mavericks. Away from home, the Pelicans have a 2-3 record this season, while maintaining a 2-3 record in their home games.
Coming off their recent game, the Pelicans offense tallied 124 points in a matchup against the Mavericks. Their field goal percentage for the game was 51.1%, and they made 17 threes. Brandon Ingram led the team in scoring, putting up 20 points. Additionally, Zion Williamson contributed 18 points for the Pelicans.
The Pelicans’ defense is presently ranked 22nd in the league, allowing an average of 116.2 points per contest.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pelicans are forcing 14.2 per game, which is 16th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 25th in blocked shots at 4.4 per game.
Pelicans vs. Mavericks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Brandon Ingram and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -120. In his matchup vs. the Pelicans, we are recommending to take the under on Brandon Ingram and his prop of 25.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 20.
- The Prop: Brandon Ingram Under 25.5 Points (-120)
Pelicans vs. Mavericks Predictions
Our bet is on the Mavericks for a win, and we project the score to be 121-107. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Mavericks with the spread at -4.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 240, and our model projects the Mavericks and Pelicans to reach a combined total of 228 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Mavericks -4