At the onset of the week, Zion Williamson remains out for the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson has been injury-prone since he was drafted first overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. Subsequently, New Orleans has been a consistently poor NBA betting value. The Pelicans are fighting for the last play-in spot in the Western Conference. But Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Portland Trail Blazers are breathing down their necks. On the other hand, the Dallas Mavericks are working to avoid the play-in round. Dallas is trying to stave off the Minnesota Timberwolves and LA Clippers.
Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Mavericks | -1½ (-110) | 233 (-110) | -123 |  |
| Pelicans | +1½ (-110) | 233 (-110) | +103 | |
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Mavericks at Pelicans SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, both teams will draw offshore betting support for different reasons. Dallas will get a price break as the away team, which appeals to sharps. In comparison, the causal sector will prefer the Mavericks because Williamson is out. By contrast, the Pelicans will generate support from bargain hunters based on the extra sugar they will get from oddsmakers. The guys making the line have to sweeten the pot to draw support to the New Orleans side.
Dallas Mavericks Team Overview
The Dallas Mavericks are 33-31 straight up, 24-38-2 against the spread, and 36-28 over/under the total. Late on, Dallas has covered two out of their last eight games. While the Mavericks have gone over the total in six of its previous eight matchups. Concurrently, Dallas is 6th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Dallas is 12 games behind the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference playoff race.
Dallas has NBA metrics of 17th for scoring offense, 15th for field goal percentage, 9th for 3-point field goal percentage, 27th for free throw percentage, and 30th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Mavericks have NBA metrics of 13th for scoring defense, 25th for field goal percentage permitted, 9th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 19th for defensive rebounding.
First among Dallas scorers is Luka Doncic, with 33.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game. Kyrie Irving adds 26.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per contest.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Overview
The New Orleans Pelicans are 31-33 straight up, 29-35 against the spread, and 33-31 over/under the total. Late on, New Orleans has covered one out of their last six games. While the Pelicans have gone under the total in six of its previous seven matchups. Concurrently, New Orleans is 10th in the Western Conference playoff standings. The Pelicans are 14 games behind the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference playoff race.
New Orleans has NBA metrics of 15th for scoring offense, 12th for field goal percentage, 22nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 16th for free throw percentage, and 14th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Pelicans have NBA metrics of 16th for scoring defense, 16th for field goal percentage permitted, 1st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 9th for defensive rebounding.
First among New Orleans scorers is Brandon Ingram, with 23.3 points per game. The injured Williamson averaged 26.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest.
Mavericks at Pelicans SBG Free Pick
In this situation, the Mavericks have the NBA betting advantage of being at full strength.
Mavericks at Pelicans SBG Best Bet: Dallas Mavericks.