The Mavericks are looking for their third win in four games against the Pelicans this season
Dallas is home for their opening game of the final stretch. The Pelicans are in town, and the Mavericks are looking for their third consecutive victory. If they want to have a shot at making the playoffs they have to win these games against inferior opponents, which means avoiding an All-Star break hangover. New Orleans has been ravaged by injuries as much as Dallas, but they have Zion Williamson back which means the Mavericks will have to lock in on the defensive end. It is going to be a tough test of interior resolve.
Game Details
Fixture: Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans | NBA 2024-2025
Date and Time: Friday, February 21st, 2025; 7:30 PM CST
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.
Outcome Odds
- Spread: Dallas -5.5 (-112)
- O/U 237.5 (-110/-110)
- Mavs ML: -218
Odds up to date as of 1:00 PM CST from DraftKings
None of these lines on the Dallas side entice me. This will be a low-defense, high-scoring game, but 237.5 is a ludicrous total to take the over on. Instead, take the Pelicans team total over 115.5 points (-120). The Mavericks will have a tough time stopping New Orleans for four quarters.
Player Props
- Zion Williamson to get 30+ points (+205)
- Klay Thompson to hit 4+ threes (-105)
Williamson had 29 points in 28 minutes against the Mavericks earlier this year. He should have a better showing with no minutes restriction tonight. Thompson has hit five-plus threes twice against New Orleans already, and he should see plenty of opportunity tonight to do the same.
Play of the Day
- Pelicans +5.5 (-108)
This will be a close game. There is no team in the NBA that Dallas should be favored by 5.5 points against right now. The Pelicans should cover this line with ease.