Mavericks vs. Pelicans 2022 NBA Odds and Preview – October 25th

By Jeff Stinger • October 25, 2022

The New Orleans Pelicans play another game in front of their home crowd following a testing OT game against the Jazz. Although they dropped their most recent game against the Jazz by a point, we eagerly anticipate what they bring to the table against Luka Doncic and company. Meanwhile, the Mavs come from a dominant 41-point victory over the Grizzlies and look to keep the momentum going.

Nitrobetting shares the latest news, NBA odds, and special features throughout the 2022-23 NBA season. Let’s take a closer look at the first Mavs vs. Pelicans clash of the year, which features two of the hottest young players in the league today–Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson.

Mavericks vs. Pelicans Game Information

Brandon Ingram out, two Pelicans questionable to play tomorrow.#Pelicans | @MorrisBartLLC https://t.co/dTmMrfwtqj
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) October 24, 2022

When: Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 7:30 PM ET
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TV: TNT
Radio: 97.1 The Freak (Mavericks) // WRNO 99.5 FM (Pelicans)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: Mavericks (-5.5) // Pelicans (+5.5)

Why Bet on the Dallas Mavericks?

The red-hot Mavericks hit the road in the aftermath of a superior performance against the Grizzlies. Luka Doncic led the team with 32 points, seven rebounds, and ten assists, while first-year Maverick Christian Wood dropped 25 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. Spencer Dinwiddie and Tim Hardaway Jr. combined for 31 points and helped maintain the commanding lead. By the final buzzer, the Mavs averaged 50.0% from the field and 43.6% from deep.

Overall, the Mavs are the sixth-highest-scoring team in the league. They average 121.0 points in two games and have the third-best three-point shooting record now at 41.9%. Dallas also holds a 48.5% shooting percentage enough to keep the Pelicans’ defense busy. Defensively, the Mavs hold their opponents to 101.5 points per game and 45.1% from the field. They also have reliable perimeter defense and limit teams to 30.9% from deep.

Why Bet on the New Orleans Saints?

Two of the Pelicans’ key players, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, are on the team’s injury report for the contest. Devonte’ Graham is likely to take over for Ingram, but Williamson still has a shot at playing Tuesday night’s game. In their previous game, the 22-year-old forward from Duke dropped 25 points, six rebounds, and an assist. Former Blazers guard C.J. McCollum led the scoring with 28 points, four rebounds, and 12 assists.

New Orleans produced decent numbers in their first three games. They average 121.0 points per game on 48.5% shooting and 41.9% from deep. They also hold the eighth-best rebounding record in the league at the moment, recording 57.5 total boards per game. Meanwhile, they have a commendable defense that could hurt the Mavs’ offense. As a team, the Pelicans limit opponents to 101.5 points and 43.5 opponent total rebounds per game.

Mavericks vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

The Mavs are 2-2 in the last four games (3-1 ATS).
The Mavs are 5-5 in the last ten games against the Pelicans (7-3 ATS).
The totals went over in three of the Mavs’ last four games.
The Pelicans are 5-5 in the last ten games at Smoothie King Center (5-5 ATS).
The Pelicans are 1-4 in the last five games against the Mavs (1-4 ATS).
The totals went under in three of the Pelicans’ last ten games against the Mavs.

Mavericks vs. Pelicans Expert Betting Prediction

We expect this one to remain close throughout the four quarters. However, if Zion Williamson fails to suit up for his franchise, the game becomes easier for the visitors. Covering the spread should be relatively easier for the hosts with a healthy Zion. If McCollum steps up and takes over, it’ll be a problem for Dallas. Ultimately, if this game goes down the wire, the Mavs should have the advantage on paper. But don’t brush over the Pelicans just yet. The new-and-improved system thanks to Willie Green makes the franchise an easy dark horse pick this season.

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