The Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans are both in need of wins as they battle for spots in the Western Conference play-in tournament and playoffs. The Mavericks recently completed a homestand where they failed to take full advantage, but managed to finish on a winning note. Meanwhile, the Pelicans will be looking to capitalize on their upcoming four-game homestand, starting with Wednesday night’s matchup against the Mavericks.
With so many teams vying for playoff spots in the West, every game is crucial at this point in the season. Both the Mavericks and Pelicans have shown flashes of greatness throughout the year, but have also struggled with inconsistency at times. As such, it will be important for both teams to bring their best effort and execute their game plan effectively if they hope to come away with a much-needed victory.
For fans of both teams, this promises to be an exciting and high-stakes matchup that could have major implications for the playoff race. With so much on the line, expect both squads to leave it all out on the court and fight tooth and nail for every possession.
Looking into the injury report, the Mavs will be questionable for tonight’s game as he is dealing wth a left quad contusion he suffered Tuesday night. As for New Orleans, they will be without Jose Alvarado, Zion Williamson and Larry Nance Jr.
All-in-all I’m taking the Dallas Mavericks to cover the spread at -1 for my free pick of the day. I can’t see Dallas losing this one when looking at the matchup on paper.
Dallas at New Orleans
When: 7:30 PM ET, Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Where to watch: ESPN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Dallas Mavericks @ New Orleans Pelicans
Moneyline
Dallas Mavericks -120
New Orleans Pelicans EVEN
Dallas Mavericks @ New Orleans Pelicans
Point Spread
Dallas Mavericks -1 (-110)
New Orleans Pelicans 1 (-110)
Dallas Mavericks @ New Orleans Pelicans
Total
Over 234.5 (-110)
Under 234.5 (-110)
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Team Record & Betting Stats
| Name | Record | ATS | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 34-32 | 23-40-3 | 114.11 | 113.24 |
| New Orleans | 31-34 | 29-35-1 | 114.09 | 113.55 |
| Name | ATS Home | ATS Away | OU Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 11-21-3 | 12-19 | 37-28-1 |
| New Orleans | 17-14 | 12-21-1 | 33-32 |
Dallas Mavericks Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTA | 120-116 | W | -10.5 | 236 | L/P |
| PHO | 126-130 | L | 2 | 233.5 | L/O |
| PHI | 133-126 | W | -3 | 229 | W/O |
| IND | 122-124 | L | -8.5 | 236.5 | L/O |
| LAL | 108-111 | L | -4.5 | 236 | L/U |
New Orleans Pelicans Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAC | 108-123 | L | 4.5 | 234 | L/U |
| GS | 99-108 | L | 5 | 231.5 | L/U |
| POR | 121-110 | W | 3 | 234.5 | W/U |
| ORL | 93-101 | L | -4.5 | 230 | L/U |
| NY | 106-128 | L | 4 | 223.5 | L/O |
Betting Odds Trends
| Dallas Mavericks | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games | ||
| Dallas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas’s last 10 games | ||
| Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’s last 6 games on the road | ||
| Dallas is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing New Orleans | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’s last 6 games when playing New Orleans | ||
| Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans | ||
| Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 9 of Dallas’s last 12 games when playing on the road against New Orleans | ||
| New Orleans Pelicans | ||
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games | ||
| New Orleans is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans’s last 8 games | ||
| New Orleans is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home | ||
| New Orleans is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home | ||
| New Orleans is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Dallas | ||
| New Orleans is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Dallas | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans’s last 6 games when playing Dallas | ||
| New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas | ||
| New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Orleans’s last 12 games when playing at home against Dallas | ||
Dallas Mavericks Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| JaVale McGee | Ques Wed – Ankle – 3/8/23 |
| Reggie Bullock | Ques Wed – Quadricep – 3/8/23 |
New Orleans Pelicans Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | Ques Weds – Personal – 3/7/23 |
| Jose Alvarado | Late March – Shin – 2/28/23 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | Mid March – Ankle – 2/28/23 |
| Zion Williamson | Mid March – Hamstring – 3/3/23 |
| E.J. Liddell | Out indefinitely – Knee – 11/5/22 |
NBA Picks & Free Predictions
The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -1
NBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
