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The New Orleans Pelicans visit American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Dallas, TX.
The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().
The Pelicans vs Mavericks Over/Under is total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 8-7 against the spread, while the Mavericks are 7-9 against the spread.
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Pelicans vs. Mavericks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| New Orleans Pelicans | O | ||
| Dallas Mavericks | U |
Mavericks vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
The winning team model predicts the Mavericks will win Friday‘s game with 54.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and Mavericks.
Mavericks vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 63.0% confidence.
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Pelicans Best Bets for Tonight:
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 25 away games (+14.30 Units / 50% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 4Q Spread in 49 of their last 81 games (+13.55 Units / 14% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Game Total Over in 45 of their last 76 games (+12.00 Units / 14% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 46 games (+11.80 Units / 23% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games (+11.70 Units / 72% ROI)
Mavericks Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 42 games at home (+13.15 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.00 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 38 games (+10.00 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 83 games (+9.15 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+8.85 Units / 65% ROI)
New Orleans Pelicans Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 8-7 (+0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI).
- 2-13 against the Moneyline (-9.45 Units / -60.97% ROI)
- 9-6 against the Over for game total points (+2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI)
- 6-9 against the Under for game total points (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI)
Dallas Mavericks Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Mavericks have gone 7-9 (-2.95 Units / -16.71% ROI).
- 4-12 against the Moneyline (-13.55 Units / -56.46% ROI)
- 6-10 against the Over for game total points (-5 Units / -28.41% ROI)
- 10-6 against the Under for game total points (+3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Mavericks:
- The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 71 games (-22.80 Units / -24% ROI)
- The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 43 games (-22.25 Units / -33% ROI)
- The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 83 games (-22.05 Units / -23% ROI)
- The Dallas Mavericks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 82 games (-21.65 Units / -23% ROI)
- The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 68 games (-21.50 Units / -27% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Pelicans:
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 81 games (-31.75 Units / -32% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 72 games (-23.40 Units / -29% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 81 games (-21.30 Units / -23% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 81 games (-20.45 Units / -22% ROI)
- The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 34 of their last 81 games (-20.00 Units / -22% ROI)
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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Mavericks
The Pelicans have a TS% of 48% this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Pelicans have a TS% of 46% in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Pelicans have averaged 108.9 points per game (1,634 points/15 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 117.0
The Pelicans have averaged 1.23 points per shot (1,634 points/1,332 shots) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31
Dallas Mavericks: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans
The Mavericks had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.5 (240 assists/ 95 TOs) in close and late situations in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8
The Mavericks have a TS% of 47% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Mavericks have a TS% of 47% in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%
The Mavericks have averaged 12.6 second chance points per game (201 points/16 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.5
New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends
The Pelicans have a TS% of 48% this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Pelicans have a TS% of 46% in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Pelicans have averaged 108.9 points per game (1,634 points/15 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 117.0
The Pelicans have averaged 1.23 points per shot (1,634 points/1,332 shots) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31
Dallas Mavericks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Mavericks had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.5 (240 assists/ 95 TOs) in close and late situations in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8
The Mavericks have a TS% of 47% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Mavericks have a TS% of 47% in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%
The Mavericks have averaged 12.6 second chance points per game (201 points/16 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.5
New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends
The Pelicans have a TS% of 48% this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Pelicans have a TS% of 46% in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Pelicans have averaged 108.9 points per game (1,634 points/15 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 117.0
The Pelicans have averaged 1.23 points per shot (1,634 points/1,332 shots) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31
Dallas Mavericks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Mavericks had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.5 (240 assists/ 95 TOs) in close and late situations in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8
The Mavericks have a TS% of 47% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Mavericks have a TS% of 47% in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%
The Mavericks have averaged 12.6 second chance points per game (201 points/16 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.5
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