Mavericks vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 15, 2024, 7:40PM | Published: Jan 15, 2024, 2:31AM
The Dallas Mavericks will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Tuesday, commencing at 6:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway and Jaden Hardy, the Mavericks are looking to overcome a Pelicans team that includes Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Mavericks vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Mavericks vs Pelicans
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Dallas-New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 66% chance of beating the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
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Mavericks vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at American Airlines Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Mavericks $2.80, Pelicans $1.54
- Line: Mavericks +5 ($1.98), Pelicans -5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 236.5 Points): Over $2.02, Under $1.92
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Mavericks at $2.80 and the Pelicans at $1.54.
The Mavericks are listed as 5-point underdogs against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.98 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Pelicans (-5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 236.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.02 and odds for the Under at $1.92.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (-5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 236.5-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Mavericks vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.54 with Betfair (66% probability)
- Line: Pelicans -5 at $1.95 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 236.5 at $1.92 with Betfair (53% probability)
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Mavericks vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Pelicans at American Airlines Center on Tuesday has the Pelicans winning 119-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Dallas vs New Orleans on Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Mavericks vs Pelicans: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Mavericks vs Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Tuesday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Kyrie Irving is expected to lead the Mavericks with 33 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to finish with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.
Mavericks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | 33 | 5 | 7 |
| Tim Hardaway | 22 | 5 | 3 |
| Jaden Hardy | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Grant Williams | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Dereck Lively | 9 | 7 | 2 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 29 | 7 | 5 |
| Brandon Ingram | 23 | 5 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 20 | 5 | 6 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 14 | 10 | 2 |
| Trey Murphy | 12 | 3 | 2 |
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Mavericks vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Mavericks and Pelicans at American Airlines Center is scheduled to commence at 6:30am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Tuesday 16 January 2024
- Time: 6:30am AEDT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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