New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/13/2024]

The Dallas Mavericks will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Saturday, commencing at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Saturday's Pelicans vs. Mavericks matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Pelicans vs. Mavericks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NBA game between the Pelicans and Mavericks 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Mavericks a 66% chance of beating the Pelicans, and our predicted final score has the Mavericks winning 115-111.

According to our model, the Pelicans (+5.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 227.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going under.

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Pelicans vs. Mavericks Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Pelicans	Mavericks
Spread	+5.5 (-105)	-5.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+185	-220
Total	o227.5 (-108)	u227.5 (-105)

• The Mavericks are listed as -5.5 favorites against the Pelicans, with -115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Pelicans (+5.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Mavericks at -220, which means you can risk $220 to win $100 for a total payout of $320 if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +185, where you can bet $100 to profit $185, earning a total payout of $285 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 227.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Pelicans vs. Mavericks Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Pelicans +5.5	-105
Moneyline	Pelicans	+185
Total	Under 227.5	-105

While the Mavericks are more likely to win the game, betting on the Pelicans moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

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Pelicans vs. Mavericks Player Props

Looking for New Orleans vs. Dallas NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at American Airlines Center.

Jonas Valanciunas is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 18 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists, while Kyrie Irving is projected to finish with 28 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Mavericks.

Pelicans Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Pelicans:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jonas Valanciunas	18	13	3	1
Jordan Hawkins	17	5	3	4
Herbert Jones	13	5	4	1
Naji Marshall	12	6	4	1
Jose Alvarado	11	3	4	2

Mavericks Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Mavericks:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Kyrie Irving	28	4	6	4
Tim Hardaway	17	4	2	3
Derrick Jones	11	4	1	2
Jaden Hardy	11	3	3	2
Josh Green	8	3	3	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Pelicans vs. Mavericks on Saturday January 13, 2024.

Pelicans vs. Mavs Game Information

Saturday's action between the Mavericks and Pelicans at American Airlines Center is scheduled to start at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks
• Date: Saturday January 13, 2024
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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Conclusion

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