New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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This neck-and-neck clash in the NBA Western Conference sees the New Orleans Pelicans host the resurgent Dallas Mavericks at the Smoothie King Center tonight. The Pelicans sit 13th in the standings at 22–46 on the season, while the Mavericks are 12th at 23–45. Who is likely to come out on top? Check out our prediction below.
The New Orleans Pelicans failed to sustain their winning momentum on Friday night against the Houston Rockets. They suffered a narrow 107–105 defeat to the Rockets after back-to-back wins.
Despite that setback, James Borrego's side enter this clash as the favorites, having won seven of their last 11 games, including their last four at home. Moreover, they hold a strong 9–2 record against the spread in their last 11 games.
No one expected the Dallas Mavericks' stunning performance at Rocket Arena against the Cleveland Cavaliers last night! They pulled off a shock 130–120 away win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, silencing the Cleveland crowd after losing by 33 points in the first fixture of the home-and-home series.
The Mavericks are unlikely to deliver a similarly strong performance against the Pelicans tonight. They are playing on a no-rest schedule and have lost nine of their last 11 games overall.
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New Orleans Pelicans v Dallas Mavericks Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.29 | 3.7 |
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1.28 | 3.7 |
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1.28 | 3.7 |
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1.3 | 3.75 |
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1.29 | 3.75 |
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Who will win the New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Basketball game?
Our prediction for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks match is: New Orleans Pelicans –5.5 handicap.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks game on 16/03/2026 of the current NBA season:
- New Orleans Pelicans has a 65.02% chance to pick up the win against Dallas Mavericks according to Betway ⭐ with the odds of 1.3.
- There is a probability of 34.98% ⭐ for Dallas Mavericks to win vs New Orleans Pelicans with odds of 3.75 at Betway.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Form
New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks's standings in the NBA
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New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks Last Matches
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
T. Murphy III
H. Jones
S. Bey
Z. Williamson
M. Christie
R. Nembhard
N. Marshall
P. Washington Jr.
Substitutes
J. Hawkins
M. Peavy
D. Murray
J. Poole
J. Fears
K. Looney
J. Poulakidas
B. Williams
A. Johnson
K. Middleton
T. Smith
M. Bagley III
New Orleans Pelicans - Dallas Mavericks Key Points
- The New Orleans Pelicans have won their last four home games.
- The Pelicans are 9–2 ATS in their last 11 games.
- The Dallas Mavericks have lost nine of their last 11 games.
- The Mavericks are 2–5 in their last seven away games.
- The Mavericks are playing on a no-rest schedule.
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Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
We are backing the New Orleans Pelicans to win this tie and cover the spread. They boast a perfect record in their last four home games and hold a reliable 9–2 record against the spread in their last 11 games.
The Dallas Mavericks come into this fixture as the underdogs despite their recent resurgence. They play on a no-rest schedule as opposed to the Pelicans and are 2–9 in their last 11 games overall. Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks prediction is New Orleans Pelicans –5.5 handicap.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
