The New Orleans Pelicans (2-13) visit the Dallas Mavericks (4-12) Friday in NBA Cup group play. Tip-off from American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, is at 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0
The Pelicans are mired in a 7-game losing streak. Their last win was a 101-99 road win over the Mavericks as 8.5-point underdogs on Nov. 5. They are coming off a 125-118 home loss to the Denver Nuggets, covering the 10.5-point spread as underdogs with the Over (235) cashing.
The Mavs have lost 2 straight games, 5 of 6 and they are 2-8 in their last 10. They last played on Wednesday, a 113-111 road loss to the New York Knicks as 8.5-point underdogs with the Under (232.5) cashing. A game-tying basket by G Brandon Williams was waived off, as he was called for a controversial offensive foul in the final second.
Pelicans at Mavericks odds
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Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Mavericks -175 (bet $175 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +4.5 (-115) | Mavericks -4.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)Pelicans at Mavericks key injuries
Pelicans
F Karlo Matkovic (calf) outG Dejounte Murray (achilles) outG Jordan Poole (quad) out
Mavericks
F Anthony Davis (calf) outG Dante Exum (knee) outG Ryan Nembhard (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Mavericks picks and predictionsPrediction
Mavericks 121, Pelicans 115
The Mavericks (-175) are 3-8 at home this season. The Pelicans’ only road win in 7 games was over the Mavs this month.
The Pelicans have allowed over 120 points in 6 of their losses in their losing streak.
I like the Mavs for the win, but the 4.5-point spread is a better bet value-wise.
PASS.
All 7 losses during the Pelicans’ skid have been by at least 7 points. Twelve of their 13 losses have been by more than 3 points.
Three of the Mavs’ 4 wins this season have been by more than 4 points.
BET MAVERICKS -4.5 (-105).
Their first meeting had a total of 200. Three of the Mavs’ last 5 games have surpassed 233 total points. The same goes for the Pelicans.
BET OVER 233.5 (-115).
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