Pelicans vs. Mavericks: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 15, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 14, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) visit the Dallas Mavericks (23-17) at American Airlines Center, beginning at 2:30 PM ET on Monday, January 15, 2024. The Mavericks are 4.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has a 236.5 point total.

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Pelicans vs. Mavericks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Pelicans -4.5 236.5

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Injury Report as of January 15

Pelicans: Matt Ryan: Out (Elbow), CJ McCollum: Questionable (Ankle), Brandon Ingram: Questionable (Achilles), Trey Murphy: Questionable (Knee)

Mavericks: Dante Exum: Out (Heel), Luka Dončić: Questionable (Ankle), Dereck Lively II: Questionable (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Mavericks (+4.5)
Total Pick Under (236.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Pelicans vs. Mavericks Stat Rankings

Pelicans Avg. (Rank) Mavericks Avg. (Rank)
116.4 (11th) Points Scored 118.5 (7th)
111.7 (10th) Points Allowed 117.1 (18th)
44.3 (10th) Rebounds 41.9 (24th)
11 (14th) Off. Rebounds 10.3 (20th)
12 (21st) 3pt Made 15.2 (2nd)
26.9 (11th) Assists 25.3 (23rd)
12.8 (11th) Turnovers 11.7 (2nd)

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Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Zion Williamson 30 22.7 6.1 4.6 0.9 0.4 0.1
Brandon Ingram 34 21.8 4.6 5.4 0.8 0.5 1.3
CJ McCollum 24 20 4.3 5.2 1.3 0.8 3.6
Jonas Valančiūnas 38 14.3 9.8 2.4 0.6 1.2 0.7
Trey Murphy III 14 13.1 3.9 2.4 0.9 0.4 2.7

Mavericks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Luka Doncic 34 33.6 8.1 9.1 1.4 0.6 4
Kyrie Irving 24 25.1 5 5.3 1.4 0.5 3
Tim Hardaway Jr. 37 17.6 3.7 1.7 0.4 0 3.2
Derrick Jones Jr. 39 10.6 3.8 1 0.9 0.9 1.4
Dereck Lively II 29 8.7 7.6 1.3 0.6 1.4 0

Betting Trends

  • The Pelicans’ record against the spread is 23-16-1.
  • New Orleans has an ATS record of 6-6 as 4.5-point favorites or more.
  • This season, 19 of the Pelicans’ 40 games have gone over the point total.
  • A total of 13 times so far this year, New Orleans and its opponent have combined for more than 236.5 points.
  • The over/under for this game is 236.5 points, 8.4 more than the average point total for Pelicans games this season.
  • The Mavericks are 22-18-0 against the spread this year.
  • As a 4.5-point underdog or more, Dallas has two wins ATS (2-4).
  • This year, 22 of the Mavericks’ 40 games have hit the over.
  • So far this season, 21 Dallas’ games have featured more than 236.5 points scored.
  • Mavericks games average 235.6 total points, 0.9 less than the total for this matchup.

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