Mavericks vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Mar 8, 2023

The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Mavericks vs. Pelicans, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Mavericks vs. Pelicans?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Mavericks-Pelicans NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Mavericks a 60% chance of defeating the Pelicans.

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Mavericks vs. Pelicans Current Odds

• Spread: Pelicans +2.5 (-110), Mavericks -2.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Pelicans +118, Mavericks -135
• Total: Over/Under 233.5 (-110/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are currently +2.5 underdogs versus the Mavericks, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Mavericks (-2.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on the market at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +118, which means you can bet $100 to profit $118, earning a total payout of $218, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Mavericks at -135, where you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 233.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Mavericks (-2.5) are a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 233.5-point Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Mavericks vs. Pelicans

• Spread: Mavericks -2.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)
• Moneyline: Mavericks @ -135 via PointsBet (60% probability)
• Total: Under 233.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and betting expertise to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

Mavericks vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Dallas vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center this Wednesday has the Mavericks winning 117-114.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Mavericks-Pelicans matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Mavericks vs. Pelicans Player Props

Prop bets are a common way to wager on Mavericks vs. Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Mavericks with 33 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to finish with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.

Mavericks Projected Box Score

• Luka Doncic: 33 PTS, 8 REB, 8 AST
• Kyrie Irving: 29 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
• Christian Wood: 19 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
• Tim Hardaway: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Josh Green: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Brandon Ingram: 27 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
• CJ McCollum: 21 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 17 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST
• Josh Richardson: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
• Trey Murphy: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights before Mavericks vs. Pelicans on Wednesday March 8, 2023.

Mavericks vs. Pelicans 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Pelicans and Mavericks at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Wednesday March 8, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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