The New Orleans Pelicans (7-22) are only 1.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a three-game home winning streak when they take on the Dallas Mavericks (11-18) on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on KFAA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Pelicans vs. Mavericks Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Pelicans 118, Mavericks 117.
- Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-110)
- Total Pick: Under 240.5 (computer predicts 233.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Mavericks (+1.5)
Recent Pelicans vs. Mavericks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Mavericks | -3.5 | 233.5 | -161 | +135 | 118-115 DAL |
| 11/5/2025 | Mavericks | -8.5 | 225.5 | -317 | +255 | 101-99 NO |
| 2/21/2025 | Mavericks | -6 | 235.5 | -229 | +189 | 111-103 DAL |
| 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 |
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New Orleans has compiled a 19-10-0 record against the spread.
- The Pelicans are a perfect 2-0 against the spread when favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
- New Orleans' games have hit the over in 18 out of 29 opportunities (62.1%).
- The Pelicans have won both games they've played as favorites this season.
- New Orleans has played as a favorite of -110 or more twice this season and won both games.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas has gone 15-14-0 ATS this year.
- The Mavericks are 12-7 against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this season.
- Dallas' games have gone over the point total 13 out of 29 times (44.8%).
- The Mavericks have a 7-13 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 35% of those games).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -109 or longer, Dallas has a record of 7-13 (35%).
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Pelicans vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Herbert Jones: Questionable (Head),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee),
Max Christie: Questionable (Illness),
Cooper Flagg: Questionable (Back),
Klay Thompson: Questionable (Knee),
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot)
Pelicans vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KFAA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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