Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans 10/25/19 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
NBA: 8:00 PM EST
Oct. 25, 2019
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : NO -2.5 Total 228.5
The Dallas Mavericks are set to visit Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana for a Western Conference clash against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Dallas Mavericks come into this matchup with a 1-0 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Washington Wizards, 108-100. 2nd-year pro Luka Doncic led the way for the Dallas Mavericks with 34 points and 9 rebounds. The newly acquired PF Kristaps Porzingis had a solid game in his 1st game back in over a year as he contributed 23 points.
The Dallas Mavericks were solid in shooting the ball as they connected on 35 of his 76 field goal attempts (46.1%), but they did not have the same success behind the three-point line (30.6%). The Dallas Mavericks lost the turnover battle against the Washington Wizards (20-17), but they outrebounded the Wizards (54-52).
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The New Orleans Pelicans come into this matchup with a 0-1 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the Toronto Raptors, 130-122 in OT. Newly acquired SF Brandon Ingram led the way for the New Orleans Pelicans as he contributed 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. SG Josh Hart had a solid game off the bench for the Pelicans as he recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The New Orleans Pelicans were solid in shooting the ball as they connected on 42.2% from the field as well as from the three-point line. The New Orleans Pelicans lost the turnover battle against the Toronto Raptors (19-17), and they were dominated on the boards as they lost the rebounding battle (72-57).
Recent Betting Trends:
Mavericks are 3-9-2 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Pelicans are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Pelicans last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Free Betting Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -2.5
The New Orleans Pelicans lost a hard-fought battle against the Toronto Raptors in the season opener, but this is very well a team that could find themselves in the playoffs this season. The Pelicans have a solid young nucleus with Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Hart, but they have a ton of veterans with Reddick and Favors which is a vital trait. The Mavericks have a talented duo between Porzingis and Doncic, but their depth is concerning and that is concerning for this matchup. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Pelicans win and cover ATS 117-110.