Mavericks vs. Pelicans Picks & Best Bets 15th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy are expected to lead the way for the Pelicans, while the Mavericks will rely on Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington and Spencer Dinwiddie.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to reveal the best Mavericks vs. Pelicans bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Pelicans will likely defeat the Mavericks with a projected final score of 111-110.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continuously monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Mavericks vs. Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Mavericks vs. Pelicans picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Mavericks vs. Pelicans Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Mavericks +1.5 / Pelicans -1.5
- Moneyline: Mavericks -102 / Pelicans -115
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 221.5 Points (-108/-112)
Pelicans -1.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, both the Mavericks and Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Pelicans -1.5 because of BetMGM's more favorable odds of -105.
Total Points Over 221.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 221.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% likelihood that the total will go over 221.5 points.
Mavericks vs. Pelicans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Dallas Mavericks at -102 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans are available at -115 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Pelicans are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 56% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Pelicans present the best betting value, with the odds of -115 available at BetMGM for an edge of 2%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Mavericks vs. Pelicans
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Mavericks vs. Pelicans matchup.
Dallas Mavericks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | 15 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| P.J. Washington | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 14 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Daniel Gafford | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Naji Marshall | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Daniel Gafford Under 7.5 Rebounds (+135)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford Under 7.5 Rebounds | BetMGM | Get Offer | +135 |
- Our top prop bet for the Mavericks is on Daniel Gafford to record under 7.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 rebounds, giving us an edge of 13.3% on the +135 odds offered by BetMGM.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Dejounte Murray | 19 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| Trey Murphy | 19 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Yves Missi | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Javonte Green | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
CJ McCollum Over 4.5 Assists (+120)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum Over 4.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pelicans is on CJ McCollum to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 6.1% on the +120 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Mavericks vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Mavericks vs. Pelicans trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Trey Murphy III Over 2.5 Total Assists
Trey Murphy III has recorded more than 2.5 assists in 8 of his last 11 appearances (73% success rate). You can wager on him to go over 2.5 assists again at odds of -158 (61% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Quentin Grimes Over 4.5 Total Rebounds
Quentin Grimes has had more than 4.5 rebounds in 9 of his last 14 appearances (64%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 4.5 rebounds again at odds of -110 (52%), available at DraftKings.
Dejounte Murray Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Dejounte Murray has recorded at least one blocks in 7 of his last 17 appearances (41%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of +250 (29%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Daniel Gafford of the Mavericks to record under 7.5 rebounds, with an edge of 13.3% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Pelicans -1.5 to cover.
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