The New Orleans Pelicans (24-15) battle the Dallas Mavericks (22-17) Saturday. Tip from American Airlines Center is set for 8 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
New Orleans lost to Brooklyn 108-102 Friday in a nationally televised game. It failed to cover as a 4.5-point underdog. The Pelicans are 20-19 against the spread (ATS). They have covered just 1 of their last 4 games. The Pelicans rank 5th in the NBA in points per game (117.1).
The Mavericks, on the other hand, were blown out by the Celtics 124-95 Thursday. They didn’t cover, closing as a 3-point home underdog. The Mavs are 13-24-2 ATS on the season and 0-3 ATS over their last 3. The Mavs strength is defense, ranking 5th in opponents’ points per game (110.6).
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