New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

At 8:30 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans (+487) will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks (-691) in a division matchup. The over/under line for this game is 222.5.

Currently, the Pelicans are 14th in the Western Conference with a 4-10 record. On the other side, the Mavericks are 11th in the West and have won two straight games. Dallas is favored by 12 points and the game will be played at the American Airlines Center.

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -12

This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.

WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-74 in favor of the Mavericks.
  • Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.

Can New Orleans Pull Off A Win at American Airlines Center?

The Pelicans fell to 4-10 on the season after a 104-99 loss to the Lakers on Saturday. New Orleans, +8 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected at home. The game’s total points of 203 fell well short of the 220.5 O/U line.

New Orleans started strong, going on an 11-0 run and leading 30-21 after the 1st quarter. They edged the Lakers 26-25 in the 2nd quarter but were outscored 29-15 in the 3rd. Despite a 28-point effort in the 4th, the Pelicans couldn’t close the gap, losing the final quarter 29-28.

Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 32 points and 8 assists in their 99-point effort against the Lakers, shooting 47.8% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Jaylen Nowell added 16 points, despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 28.6% from deep, while Brandon Boston contributed 12 points, also shooting 33.3% from the field.

The Pelicans made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc, but struggled overall, hitting just 42.2% of their field goal attempts. Ingram scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Nowell added 5 in the final period.

The Pelicans held the Lakers to 104 points on Saturday, allowing 21 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd. The Lakers scored 29 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. New Orleans limited Los Angeles to 43% shooting from the field.

The Pelicans also did well defending the three, with the Lakers hitting 12 threes at a 30% rate. New Orleans sent the Lakers to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Pelicans recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Will Dallas Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

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 game’s total points of 240 went well over the pre-game line of 226.5.

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

P.J. Washington’s 27 points and 17 rebounds powered the Mavericks to a win over the Thunder, with 13 of his points coming in the 1st quarter. He hit 3 threes at a 75% clip, while Kyrie Irving also connected on 3 triples, finishing with 23 points and 6 assists.

Dallas shot 47.6% from the field, making 11 threes at a 40.7% rate. Jaden Hardy and Naji Marshall each contributed 13 points, with Hardy scoring 8 in the opening period.

Despite giving up 119 points, the Mavericks managed to come out on top against the Thunder. They allowed 34 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 24 points. Dallas also limited Oklahoma City to 27 points in the 4th quarter.

The Mavericks held the Thunder to 33% shooting from beyond the arc, with Oklahoma City making 14 threes. Dallas sent the Thunder to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 attempts. The Mavericks finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 5 blocks.