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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