The New Orleans Pelicans host Dallas on Wednesday, looking to build on their 11-22 mark against the 19-15 Mavericks in NBA betting action at Smoothie King Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
New Orleans Pelicans opened as -2.5-point favorites at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 206 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.
A 100-98 result in favor of the Pelicans is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
New Orleans battles the Dallas Mavericks, currently with a 19-15 mark (20-14 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 13-20 for the New Orleans Pelicans and 15-19 for the Dallas Mavericks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Orleans vs Dallas injuries news.
According to the betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 20-rated New Orleans Pelicans and the No. 13-rated Mavericks in this NBA basketball matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Dallas Mavericks rank No. 15 in the league with 43.74 per game. That compares with New Orleans's No. 25 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where New Orleans is the NBA's No. 13-ranked team at 8.64 per game, while the Dallas Mavericks rate No. 6 with 9.66 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mavericks got 25 points from Deron Williams as Dallas ran past Sacramento 117-116 on Tuesday at American Airlines Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas at Milwaukee, Friday, January 8th
New Orleans home to Indiana, Friday, January 8th