Dallas looks to cover the Mavericks-Pelicans 1 point betting spread on Saturday and improve its overall 22-35 mark when they host New Orleans in NBA basketball action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Dallas Mavericks opened as 1-point underdogs at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 205 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 109-97 result in favor of the Mavericks today. 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 Dallas Mavericks sit at 22-35 (30-27 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the New Orleans Pelicans are currently 23-35 (27-30-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Dallas is 25-32 OU and New Orleans is 28-30 OU. This season the Dallas Mavericks are 22-35 overall and 30-27 ATS against the number, while the New Orleans Pelicans are 23-35 and 27-30-1 ATS. As for the totals, Dallas is 25-32 on the OU, and New Orleans is 28-30. 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. 9 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the New Orleans Pelicans, who rate No. 28 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Dallas's No. 30-ranked offense (97.84 PPG) against a New Orleans Pelicans defense that ranks No. 23 at 106.9 PPG. The Dallas Mavericks have averaged 44.12% from the field per game, less than the New Orleans Pelicans have managed so far this NBA season (44.55% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Pelicans were blown out by Houston on Thursday, losing by a 129-99 final at Smoothie King Center in basketball betting action.
Dallas got 31 points from Seth Curry en route to a 97-84 loss at the hands of Dallas on Friday at Target Center.
Next Betting Matchups
New Orleans at Oklahoma City, Sunday, February 26th
Dallas home to Miami, Monday, February 27th