Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 1/15/25 NBA Picks

New Orleans Pelicans (8-32) vs Dallas Mavericks (22-17)

Game Info: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)

Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans +1 -- Over/Under: 225 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Dallas Mavericks invade the Smoothie King Center to battle the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.

Dallas Mavericks 

The Dallas Mavericks have been in a slump as they've lost seven of their last nine games overall, and they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting beaten by the Nuggets in a 118-99 loss last night. Daniel Gafford led the team in scoring with just 13 points off the bench, Naji Marshall and Kyrie Irving scored just 10 points each while Klay Thompson scored just eight points. As a team, the Mavericks shot 42 percent from the field and nine of 32 from the 3-point line, but they were poor on the defensive end from the start and were never in the contest after allowing 71 points in the first half. PJ Washington had a rough game as he shot just two of 10 for his five points, while Kyrie Irving shot just four of 18 from the field.

New Orleans Pelicans 

Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans have started to turn things around as they've won four of their past seven games overall. The Pelicans will be eager to keep building momentum after sneaking past the Bulls in a 119-113 road win last night. Trey Murphy led the team with 32 points, six rebounds, and four assists, Zion Williamson added 21 points with seven rebounds and nine assists while Dejounte Murray chipped in with 15 points and seven assists. As a team, the Pelicans shot 43 percent from the field and 14 of 50 from the 3-point line. The Pelicans struggled to match the Bulls and trailed going into halftime. The Pels took over with 66 points in the second half to escape with the win despite a quiet game from CJ McCollum who shot just three of 13 for his eight points. 

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Mavericks and Pelicans.
  • The Mavericks have lost each of their last four road games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games.
  • The Pelicans have covered the spread in four of their last five games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

  • The Pelicans have lost each of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Mavericks have won 14 of their last 16 road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine Wednesday night games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Mavericks have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.

Total Points Facts

  • Nine of the Mavericks' last 10 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Seven of the Pelicans' last eight games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

The Mavericks are still missing Lika Doncic, and they are keeping an eye on Dereck Lively who is listed as day-to-day, while the Pelicans are still missing Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones. The Mavericks could really do with a win to get their season back on track, but they've really been struggling lately and Irving could be playing injured, as he didn't look great in last night's loss to the Nuggets. The Pelicans haven't exactly been on fire, but they are starting to heat up after outlasting the Bulls in a solid road win last night. You can make an argument for either side here, but I think the Pelicans can take care of business at home in a close one.

Peter’s Pick New Orleans +1

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