Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks - NBA

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Dallas Mavericks
11/5/25 20:30
New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction:

 

Pelicans (+7.5) cover the spread

-106
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 by Paul Tamayo | in NBA Picks

The Dallas Mavericks (2-5) host the New Orleans Pelicans (1-6) in an NBA 2025-26 game on Wednesday, November 5, at the American Airlines Center.

The Mavericks look to steady the ship after a 110-102 road loss to the Houston Rockets. P.J. Washington put in his best efforts with a double-double performance of 29 points and 12 rebounds, but the Mavs' other stars struggled mightily. 

Prized rookie Cooper Flagg only had 12 points and 4 turnovers, while Klay Thompson fired blanks with five points on 1-8 shooting from three-point territory. Offense has been a big problem for Dallas so far, as they rank dead last in offensive rating (104.0).

As for the Pelicans, they finally snapped their skid with a gritty 116-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets. They managed to come back in the fourth quarter behind a brilliant performance from rookie Derik Queen, then capped by Jose Alvarado’s go-ahead three in the final seconds.

Queen came off the bench to finish with 12 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 steals. Alvarado put up 18 markers, while Trey Murphy III topscored with 21.

The Pels will again rely on their bench unit to replace the production of injured key players Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, and Yves Missi.

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
23 New Orleans Pelicans
0.317 82 26 56
23 Dallas Mavericks
0.317 82 26 56 1

Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans Latest Matches

Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks Latest matches
L W L W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Nov 3, 2025 - NBA

Houston Rockets
110 :  102
Dallas Mavericks

Nov 1, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
122 :  110
Dallas Mavericks

Oct 29, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
107 :  105
Indiana Pacers

Oct 27, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
94 :  101
Oklahoma City Thunder

Oct 26, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
139 :  129
Toronto Raptors

Oct 24, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
107 :  117
Washington Wizards
L L L W L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Oct 29, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
107 :  105
Indiana Pacers

Oct 27, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
94 :  101
Oklahoma City Thunder

Oct 26, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
139 :  129
Toronto Raptors

Oct 24, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
107 :  117
Washington Wizards

Oct 22, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
92 :  125
San Antonio Spurs

Jul 14, 2025 - NBA Summer League

Dallas Mavericks
69 :  87
Charlotte Hornets
L L L W L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Nov 3, 2025 - NBA

Houston Rockets
110 :  102
Dallas Mavericks

Nov 1, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
122 :  110
Dallas Mavericks

Jul 18, 2025 - NBA Summer League

Orlando Magic
69 :  92
Dallas Mavericks

Jul 16, 2025 - NBA Summer League

Philadelphia 76ers
90 :  82
Dallas Mavericks

Jul 12, 2025 - NBA Summer League

San Antonio Spurs
76 :  69
Dallas Mavericks

Apr 18, 2025 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
120 :  106
Dallas Mavericks
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans Latest matches
L L L L L W
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Nov 4, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
116 :  112
Charlotte Hornets

Nov 2, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
137 :  106
New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 31, 2025 - NBA

LA Clippers
126 :  124
New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 29, 2025 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
122 :  88
New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 27, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
90 :  122
Boston Celtics

Oct 24, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
116 :  120
San Antonio Spurs
L L L L L W
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Nov 4, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
116 :  112
Charlotte Hornets

Oct 27, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
90 :  122
Boston Celtics

Oct 24, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
116 :  120
San Antonio Spurs

Jul 18, 2025 - NBA Summer League

New Orleans Pelicans
104 :  113
Indiana Pacers

Jul 15, 2025 - NBA Summer League

New Orleans Pelicans
87 :  93
Portland Trail Blazers

Jul 12, 2025 - NBA Summer League

New Orleans Pelicans
81 :  94
Los Angeles Lakers
L L L L L L
Victories

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

6/6 (100%)

Nov 2, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
137 :  106
New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 31, 2025 - NBA

LA Clippers
126 :  124
New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 29, 2025 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
122 :  88
New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 22, 2025 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
128 :  122
New Orleans Pelicans

Jul 16, 2025 - NBA Summer League

Oklahoma City Thunder
95 :  81
New Orleans Pelicans

Jul 10, 2025 - NBA Summer League

Minnesota Timberwolves
98 :  91
New Orleans Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks against New Orleans Pelicans : Head to Head (H2H)

Dallas Mavericks

67 %

New Orleans Pelicans

33 %

Feb 21, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
111 :  103
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 29, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
136 :  137
Dallas Mavericks

Jan 15, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
119 :  116
Dallas Mavericks

Nov 19, 2024 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
132 :  91
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 15, 2024 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
125 :  120
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 13, 2024 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
108 :  118
New Orleans Pelicans

Players list

Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
C. Flagg D. Gafford

M. Christie

D. Russell

P. Washington Jr.

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans

J. Fears

T. Murphy III

K. Looney

H. Jones

S. Bey

Substitutes

Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
M. Cisse D. Powell

K. Thompson

B. Williams

J. Hardy

N. Marshall

C. Martin

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
B. McGowens D. Queen K. Matkovic D. Jordan

J. Hawkins

M. Peavy

J. Alvarado

Dallas Mavericks - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points

  1. The Mavericks are coming off a 110-102 loss to the Houston Rockets.
  2. The Pelicans are coming off a 116-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
  3. The Mavericks will miss the services of Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, and Dante Exum.
  4. The Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, and Yves Missi..

Our Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

The Pelicans finally broke out in the win column, grinding their way towards an inspired comeback victory over the Hornets. Rookie Derik Queen displayed his all-around potential in the limited minutes that he played, something that the team can lean on with Zion Williamson sidelined.

The Mavericks are still the favorites on paper, but the Pelicans might make this game interesting and close. Our prediction for the Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans match is: Pelicans (+7.5) cover the spread.

Prediction:

 

Pelicans (+7.5) cover the spread

-106
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