The New Orleans Pelicans'(23-16) visit the'Dallas Mavericks'(23-16) Saturday night. Tip from American Airlines Center is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pelicans vs. Mavericks'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1.
The Pelicans snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 125-113 loss to the Nuggets Friday night while failing to cover as 5.5-point road underdogs. F Zion Williamson'led all scorers with 30 points on 13-of-22 shooting while 5 total New Orleans players scored in double figures. New Orleans shot 47.2% from the field in the loss.
The Mavericks knocked off the Knicks 128-124 Thursday to cover as 4.5-point home underdogs. G Kyrie Irving'scored a game-high 44 points on 6-of-10 from 3 while also dishing out 10 assists for a double-double. F'Tim Hardaway Jr.'added 32 on 6-of-13 from 3. Dallas shot 50% from the field in the win.