Pelicans vs. Mavericks Prediction and Odds - Jan 7, 2023

The Dallas Mavericks square off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Saturday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Pelicans vs. Mavericks, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Pelicans vs. Mavericks?

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Pelicans-Mavericks NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Mavericks a 77% chance of defeating the Pelicans.

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Pelicans vs. Mavericks Odds

• Spread: Mavericks -8.5 (-115), Pelicans +8.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Mavericks -286, Pelicans +310
• Total: Over/Under 222.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Mavericks are listed as -8.5 favorites against the Pelicans, with -115 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pelicans (+8.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on the market at -105.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Mavericks at -286. That means you can risk $286 to win $100, for a total payout of $386, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +310, where you can bet $100 to profit $310, earning a total payout of $410, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 222.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and Mavericks are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 222.5-point Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pelicans vs. Mavericks

• Spread: Pelicans +8.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Mavericks @ -286 via Caesars Sportsbook (77% probability)
• Total: Over 222.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Pelicans vs. Mavericks Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Dallas at American Airlines Center this Saturday has the Mavericks winning 115-107.

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

Pelicans vs. Mavericks Player Props

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

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Jonas Valanciunas is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists, while Luka Doncic is projected to have 34 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists for the Mavericks.

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Jonas Valanciunas: 15 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST
• Trey Murphy: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
• Naji Marshall: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
• Jose Alvarado: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
• Herbert Jones: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Mavericks Projected Box Score

• Luka Doncic: 34 PTS, 7 REB, 10 AST
• Christian Wood: 18 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST
• Spencer Dinwiddie: 18 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST
• Tim Hardaway: 18 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Dwight Powell: 7 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Pelicans vs. Mavericks on Saturday January 7, 2023.

Pelicans vs. Mavericks 2023 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Mavericks and Pelicans at American Airlines Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks
• Date: Saturday January 7, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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