The New Orleans Pelicans (13-42) are 5.5-point underdogs as they look to stop a seven-game road slide when they take on the Dallas Mavericks (30-26) on Friday, February 21, 2025 at American Airlines Center. The matchup airs at 8:30 PM ET on KFAA and Gulf Coast Sports.
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Mavericks vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final result of Mavericks 122, Pelicans 108.
- Moneyline Pick: Mavericks (-220)
- Total Pick: Under 237.5 (computer predicts 229.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Mavericks (-5.5)
Recent Mavericks vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2025 | Mavericks | -1 | 233 | -114 | -105 | 137-136 DAL |
| 1/15/2025 | Pelicans | -1.5 | 221.5 | -116 | -104 | 119-116 NO |
| 11/19/2024 | Mavericks | -13 | 222.5 | -909 | +607 | 132-91 DAL |
| 1/15/2024 | Pelicans | -5 | 236.5 | -196 | +162 | 125-120 DAL |
| 1/13/2024 | Mavericks | -5.5 | 227.5 | -228 | +188 | 118-108 NO |
| 11/14/2023 | Mavericks | -4 | 239 | -170 | +142 | 131-110 NO |
| 11/12/2023 | Mavericks | -3.5 | 235.5 | -161 | +134 | 136-124 DAL |
Mavericks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Dallas has a 30-25-1 record against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, the Mavericks are 10-6 against the spread.
- Dallas' games have hit the over in 30 out of 55 opportunities (54.5%).
- This season, the Mavericks have been favored 28 times and won 18, or 64.3%, of those games.
- This season, Dallas has won 12 of its 14 games, or 85.7%, when favored by at least -220 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this year, New Orleans has compiled a 22-32-1 record against the spread.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 5.5 points or more, the Pelicans have a 12-19 record against the spread.
- New Orleans has gone over in 32 of its 55 games with a set total (58.2%).
- The Pelicans have won six of the 40 games they were the moneyline underdog this season (15%).
- New Orleans has a record of 2-29 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +181 or longer (6.5%).
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Mavericks vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Daniel Gafford: Out (Knee),
Caleb Martin: Out (Hip),
Anthony Davis: Out (Groin),
Dwight Powell: Day-To-Day (Hip),
P.J. Washington: Questionable (Ankle),
Dereck Lively: Out (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Brandon Boston Jr.: Out (Ankle),
Yves Missi: Questionable (Knee),
Herbert Jones: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Zion Williamson: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Dejounte Murray: Out For Season (Leg)
Mavericks vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, February 21, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV channel: KFAA and Gulf Coast Sports
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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