The New Orleans Pelicans (4-10) travel to face off against the Dallas Mavericks (7-7) on Tuesday, November 19th. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on Gulf. The Mavericks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pelicans are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pelicans. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.

Pelicans vs Mavericks

The Pelicans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 104-99 loss to the Lakers on Saturday, the Pelicans dropped to 4-10 for the season. New Orleans was +8 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 203 fell well short of the 220.5 O/U line.

New Orleans went on an 11-0 run early, stretching the score from 12-9 to 23-9. They led 30-21 after the 1st quarter and 56-46 at halftime. However, the Lakers took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Pelicans 29-15. New Orleans tried to rally in the 4th, but the Lakers edged them 29-28 in the final period.

The Mavericks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Mavericks evened their record at 7-7 with a 121-119 win over the Thunder on Sunday. Dallas, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 240, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 226.5 by 13.5 points.

Dallas took control early, leading 39-34 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead by outscoring the Thunder 27-24 in the 2nd. Oklahoma City fought back in the 3rd, winning the quarter 34-31, but the Mavericks held a 97-92 lead going into the 4th. The Thunder edged Dallas 27-24 in the final quarter, but the Mavericks held on for the win.

Pelicans Offense Breakdown

Brandon Ingram was the standout performer for the Pelicans in their 99-point effort against the Lakers, finishing with 32 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds. He shot 47.8% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 60% clip. Ingram was especially effective in the 3rd and 4th quarters, scoring 10 points in the 3rd and 11 more in the final period.

Jaylen Nowell contributed 16 points, despite shooting just 33.3% from the field and 28.6% from three. Brandon Boston added 12 points and 8 rebounds, also shooting 33.3%. The Pelicans made 11 threes as a team, shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc, but struggled overall, hitting just 42.2% of their shots.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

P.J. Washington led the Mavericks to a win over the Thunder, scoring 27 points and grabbing 17 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency. Kyrie Irving added 23 points, also making 3 threes at 50%.

Dallas hit 11 threes, shooting 40.7% from deep and 47.6% overall. Washington scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Jaden Hardy added 8 of his 13 points in the opening period.

Pelicans Team Defense

The Pelicans put together a solid defensive effort, holding the Lakers to 104 points on 43% shooting. New Orleans limited Los Angeles to 21 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but the Lakers managed 29 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

From beyond the arc, the Pelicans kept the Lakers in check, allowing just 12 threes on 30% shooting. Los Angeles also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. New Orleans finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Mavericks Team Defense

Despite a solid defensive effort, the Pelicans couldn’t come away with the win, allowing 104 points to the Lakers. New Orleans held Los Angeles to 21 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd but gave up 29 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

The Pelicans limited the Lakers to 43% shooting from the field and 30% from three-point range, with Los Angeles making 12 threes. The Lakers also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. New Orleans finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Pelicans vs Mavericks Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Pelicans offense has averaged 101 points per game while allowing an average of 112. New Orleans posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 3-7 ATS.
• Across the Mavericks last ten home games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 112. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-5-2, while going 3-7 straight-up.
• As the betting underdog, the Pelicans have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. New Orleans posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
• As the betting favorite, the Mavericks have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Dallas posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.

Pelicans vs Mavericks Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Mavericks to win, and have the projected score sitting at 140-74. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Mavericks at -12.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 222.5, and our model predicts the Pelicans and Mavericks to score a combined 214 points. We recommend betting on the under.

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