Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 15, 2025

The Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans matchup is one of 11 games scheduled for Wednesday. Dallas is sixth in the West with a 22-18 record, while New Orleans is last with a 9-32 record.

The two teams have played each other 83 times, with Dallas holding a 55-28 lead. This will be the second of four games between them this season. They last played Nov. 19, when Dallas won 132-91 behind Luka Doncic’s 26 points. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 19 points.

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Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans game details and odds

The Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Smoothie King Center. The matchup will be broadcast locally on GCSEN and KFAA. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Mavericks (-140) vs. Pelicans (+120)

Spread: Mavericks (-2.5) vs. Pelicans (+2.5)

Total (O/U): Mavericks -110 (o225.5) vs. Pelicans -110 (u225.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans preview

After a good start to the season, Dallas is going through a lean period because of injuries to key players like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. While Irving is back in action, Doncic isn’t expected to return until early February at least.

The Mavs will play the second leg of a back-to-back after suffering a 118-99 blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Only two starters scored in double digits, with Daniel Gafford leading the team in scoring with 13 points off the bench.

While the Mavs have only recently been marred with injuries, New Orleans has been shorthanded the entire season. If not for injuries, the Pels are one of the youngest and most talented teams in the West.

They will play the second game of a back-to-back as well after defeating the Chicago Bulls 119-113 on Tuesday. Trey Murphy had 32 points, while Zion Williamson had 32 points.

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Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans betting props

Klay Thompson’s points total is set at 13.5. He had just eight points against Denver. So, take a risk and bet on the former Splash Bro to go over 14 points Wednesday.

Dejounte Murray’s points total is set at 17.5, which is more than what he scored Tuesday (15). Murray is more focused on playmaking duties during most games, so bet on the under here.

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Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction

Oddsmakers slightly favor the Mavs to win on the road. We, however, expect the Pels to hit some form and get their second straight win. This should be a fairly high-scoring affair, with the team total going past 225.5 points.