The New Orleans Pelicans (1-6) and Dallas Mavericks (2-5) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game will broadcast live on KFAA.
The Mavericks are 7.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Mavericks -7.5), with the over/under set at 227.5 total points. Dallas is a -300 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +240 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pelicans vs. Mavericks predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, November 5.
My Pelicans vs Mavericks Prediction
- Pelicans vs Mavericks pick: Max Christie Over 18.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-114)
My Mavericks vs Pelicans best bet is on Max Christie over 18.5 points + rebounds + assists, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pelicans vs Mavericks Odds
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -112 | 227.5 -108o / -112u | +240 |
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -108 | 227.5 -108o / -112u | -300 |
Pelicans vs Mavericks NBA Preview, Prediction
By Chris Prince
There is so much usage to go around in this Mavericks' offense with Anthony Davis on the sidelines, and guard Max Christie has really stepped up in his absence.
In the two games that Davis has missed, Christie has averaged 33 minutes and delivered games of 24 and 27 points + rebounds + assists.
This number is already up to 20.5 on a few books.
The Mavericks get a great spot here against a Pelicans team that ranks 29th in defensive efficiency this season and is also playing on a back-to-back.
Pelicans vs Mavericks Best Bet
- Max Christie Over 18.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-114, DraftKings)
Mavericks vs Pelicans Betting Trends
