| MATCHUP | Dallas Mavericks | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-18 | 7-22 |
| Spread | +1.5 -112 | -1.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +100 | -120 |
| Total | Over 240.5 (-115) | Under 240.5 (-105) |
| Where | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA | |
| When | Monday, December 22, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | GCSEN | |
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Pistons, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Nuggets next. The Mavs have won 6 of their last 9 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 112.9 points on 6.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.9points on 46.3 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 20 points and 3.2 assists, while Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.4 points and 6.3 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Naji Marshall is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Rockets and Pacers, and they play the Cavs next. The Pelicans have won 4 straight games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 114.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 122.9 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 21.7 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.1 points and 6.5 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremiah Fears is dishing 3.1 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Pelicans have won each of their last nine games as home favorites.
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last five road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Pelicans have lost 22 of their last 25 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Pelicans’ last six games at Smoothie King Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Mavericks’ last eight night games at Smoothie King Center have gone OVER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray. Herbert Jones is questionable.
The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, and Dante Exum. Klay Thompson, Cooper Flagg, and Max Christie questionable.
Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Right when it feels like the Mavericks are turning the corner in terms of form and health, they lose a few weird games and guys get hurt again. The Mavs injury report has a lot of key names and makes them less attractive if they’re out. The Pelicans are quietly won 4 straight games and are as healthy as they’ve been all season. I’ve said many times that the Pelicans are a talented team, it’s just a matter of putting it together and staying healthy. One week doesn’t fix everything, but the Pels have life for once. Give ’em the Pels at home in this pick em spot.