Dallas Mavericks @ New Orleans Pelicans Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 1/29/2025 8:00 PM ET

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Dallas Mavericks @ New Orleans Pelicans Pick

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Best Moneyline Odds: Dallas Mavericks -118 (BetMGM).
Best Spread Odds: Dallas Mavericks -1.5 (-105, ESPN BET).
Best Total Odds: Over 232.5 (-105, Caesars).

Game Info

Date: January 29, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TV: Gulf Coast Sports, KFAA, WFAA

Dallas Mavericks @ New Orleans Pelicans Preview

The Dallas Mavericks (25-22) head to New Orleans to face the Pelicans (12-35) in a Southwest Division matchup. The Mavericks are coming off a dominant 130-108 win over the Washington Wizards, where Klay Thompson shined with 23 points and seven three-pointers. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are looking to bounce back after a 113-104 loss to the Toronto Raptors, despite Zion Williamson's impressive 31-point performance.

Dallas has been inconsistent on the road, losing six of their last seven away games. However, they have shown flashes of brilliance, including two wins against the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pelicans, on the other hand, are struggling, having lost their last three games by an average of 17.7 points. Injuries to key players like Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones have further hampered their performance.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their last meeting on January 15, 2025, the Pelicans edged out the Mavericks 119-116 at the Smoothie King Center. However, earlier this season on November 19, 2024, the Mavericks dominated the Pelicans with a 132-91 victory in Dallas. Over their last 10 matchups, the Mavericks hold a slight edge with a 6-4 record. Notably, Dallas has been more successful in high-scoring games, leveraging their offensive firepower led by Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson.

Pick: Dallas Mavericks -1.5

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The Mavericks are favored by 1.5 points, and this spread seems reasonable given their recent form and the Pelicans' struggles. Dallas has a stronger offensive unit, averaging 115.4 points per game compared to New Orleans' 109.1. Additionally, the Pelicans' defense has been porous, allowing 117.7 points per game (26th in the NBA). With Kyrie Irving back in the lineup and Klay Thompson heating up, the Mavericks should cover the spread.

Top Player Prop Picks

Klay Thompson Over 3.5 Three-Pointers Made

Klay Thompson has been on fire recently, hitting seven three-pointers in his last game. With Luka Doncic out, Thompson will likely take on a larger offensive role, making this a strong prop bet.

Zion Williamson Over 25.5 Points

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Despite the Pelicans' struggles, Zion Williamson has been a consistent force, scoring 31 points in his last game. With Dallas missing key defensive players, Zion should have another big night.

Kyrie Irving Over 6.5 Assists

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Kyrie Irving has been facilitating well in Luka Doncic's absence, and with the Mavericks' offense clicking, he should surpass this assist line comfortably.

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