Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/16
The Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans will meet at the Smoothie King Center on Monday, March 16, 2026. Both teams are in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division. The Mavericks have a record of 23-45, while the Pelicans are close behind with a 22-46 record. This game will be broadcasted on KFAA at 8:00 PM.
Dallas is coming off a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring 130-120. Cooper Flagg played well with 27 points and 10 assists. Meanwhile, the Pelicans lost a close game to the Houston Rockets with a score of 107-105. Dejounte Murray led New Orleans with 35 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the division.
Mavericks vs Pelicans Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
- Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
- Betting Odds: Mavericks +8.0 (-112), Pelicans -8.0 (-110), Mavericks MoneyLine +242, Pelicans MoneyLine -304, Over/Under 238
Dallas Mavericks Team Preview
The Dallas Mavericks have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 130-120. Cooper Flagg stood out with 27 points and 10 assists in that game.
On the season, the Mavericks score 113.2 points per game. They rank 24th in this category. Their shooting accuracy is decent, with a field goal percentage of 46.9, ranking them 14th in the league.
Cooper Flagg leads the team with 20.2 points per game. Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington also contribute significantly. The team will face challenges due to injuries, with Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II out for the season.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans have shown mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Houston Rockets by two points, 107-105. In that game, Dejounte Murray stood out with 35 points and a field goal percentage of 77.8%. Zion Williamson contributed 21 points, and Trey Murphy III added 14 points.
In their home game against the Toronto Raptors, the Pelicans secured a win, 122-111. Trey Murphy III led the team with 28 points, while Dejounte Murray and Zion Williamson scored 27 and 19 points, respectively. Their shooting was solid, with a field goal percentage of 51.1%.
The Pelicans also had a big win over the Washington Wizards, finishing with a score of 138-118. Saddiq Bey was a key player, scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Trey Murphy III and Jeremiah Fears added 24 and 18 points, respectively, helping the team achieve a field goal percentage of 52.8%.
BTB Betting Pick
The Mavericks are getting +8.0 points against the Pelicans. Dallas scores 113.2 points per game, while New Orleans allows 119.8 points per game. This suggests the Mavericks can cover the spread. The Pelicans are favored, but Dallas’s strong defense against three-pointers could keep the game close.
The over/under for this game is set at 238 points. The Mavericks allow 118.1 points per game, and the Pelicans score 115.4 points per game. This totals 233.5, which leans towards the under. Both teams have solid defenses, which may keep the score below the line.