NBA : Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds & Prediction

Game Info: January 29, 2025 8:00PM EST @ Smoothie King Center

Offensively the Mavericks have been very good, evidenced, for example, by a good victory over the Wizards but, in the past couple of games, close defeats have been frequent. The Pelicans have demonstrated bright moments too, even after a tough run of losses, even in games that feature lots of points. On both sides, the intention is to achieve consistency and to perpetuate attacking dominance in what is sure to be an enthralling contest.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Mavericks 1.80 , Pelicans 2.04

Spread: Mavericks -2 , Pelicans +2

Over/Under: 232.5

Team Recent Performance

Dallas Mavericks

On January 28th, they defeated the Wizards by 130-108, and they were favorites by -13 with the total over at 232. On January 26th, they lost to the Celtics at +9 for the underdog, with over/under at 226. On January 24th, they stunned the Thunder at 121-115 as +11.5 dogs for over 224.5 total. On January 23rd, the game against the Timberwolves was very close, coming down to the end, where they lost 114-115 but made it through as +3.5 dogs, with the total over on 213. They lost to the Hornets 105-110 as -4 favorites, with the total staying under 224 on January 21.

New Orleans Pelicans

On January 28, the Pelicans fell 104-113 to the Raptors with -1 unit as well as on total bet under 232.5. On January 26, they lost 92-123 to the Hornets as -1.5 chalk with the total under 230.5. On January 25, they lost to the Grizzlies 126-139 as +9.5 underdogs, with the total going over 243.5. On January 21, they took the Jazz 123-119 escaping the -11 points against the -11 point line, with the over total being over 230.5. On January 18, they defeated the Jazz, 136-123, as 12-point underdogs, moneyline and total over 232.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Both the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans are identical (5-5) in their last 10 games. Dallas is 4-5-1 against the spread, while New Orleans is slightly ahead at 5-4-1. Overall, however, both teams have exceeded the total in seven of these last 10 games. Mavericks average 118.2 points per game, and Pelicans average 115.2 points per game. Nevertheless, at the half, the Dallas score would be almost 59.8 points, compared with almost 56.0 points for the New Orleans (of course, these data are averaging instead just an overview of real times, to attempt a conversion from minutes to hours and vice versa for this period). The Pelicans field-goal shooting percentage is higher (49.3% than that of the Mavericks 47.53%). The rebounding advantage is in favor of the Pelicans on average, 43.2-40.2. Dallas has made 148 of 400 three-point attempts; New Orleans has made 109 of 301. Once more, the Pelicans remain in control, both on the steal front, at 8.6 pers game, versus Dallas at 7.2 pers game.

Team Injuries Update

Dallas Mavericks

Dante Exum (PG, wrist), Dwight Powell (C, hip), Luka Doncic (SG, calf), and Naji Marshall (SF, illness) are out. Dereck Lively (C, ankle) is questionable.

New Orleans Pelicans

Brandon Ingram (SF, ankle) and Herbert Jones (PF, shoulder) are out. Dejounte Murray (PG, elbow), Zion Williamson (SF, illness), and Yves Missi (C, illness) are questionable.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Dallas Mavericks will win and cover the spread with the total going over 232.5.

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