Mavericks vs. Pelicans Picks & Best Bets 29th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Pelicans will be led by Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray, while the Mavericks will rely on Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to determine the best Mavericks vs. Pelicans bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Mavericks will likely win with a projected final score of 116-115.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Mavericks vs. Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Mavericks vs. Pelicans picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Mavericks vs. Pelicans Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Mavericks -1.5 / Pelicans +1.5
- Moneyline: Mavericks -110 / Pelicans -105
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 233 Points (-112/-108)
Mavericks -1.5 @ +100 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Mavericks have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Pelicans have a probability of 47%.
- BetMGM offers odds of +100 for the Mavericks -1.5, providing a favorable 2.5% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 233 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 233 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis shows a 52% chance of the 233-point total staying under, providing an edge of 0.4%.
Mavericks vs. Pelicans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Dallas Mavericks at -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans are available at -105 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Mavericks are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 56% chance of victory.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Mavericks also present the best betting value, with the odds of -110 available at FanDuel Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 3.9%.
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 use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Mavericks vs. Pelicans game.
Dallas Mavericks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | 26 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Daniel Gafford | 21 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| P.J. Washington | 17 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Klay Thompson | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Daniel Gafford Over 16.5 Points Scored (-111)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford Over 16.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -111 |
- Our top prop bet for the Mavericks is on Daniel Gafford to score over 16.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 21 points, giving us an edge of 5.8% on the -111 odds offered by FanDuel.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 24 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Dejounte Murray | 20 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| Trey Murphy | 19 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Javonte Green | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Javonte Green Over 4.5 Rebounds (+115)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green Over 4.5 Rebounds | BetMGM | Get Offer | +115 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pelicans is on Javonte Green to record over 4.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 7.0% on the +115 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 game.
Dejounte Murray Over 18.5 Points Scored
Dejounte Murray has scored more than 18.5 points in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70% success rate). You can put money on him to score 19+ points again at odds of -104 (51% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Jose Alvarado Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Jose Alvarado has recorded at least one block in 4 of his last 10 appearances (40%). You can place a bet on him to get another one at odds of +330 (23%), available at Bet365.
Trey Murphy III Over 3.5 Total Assists
Trey Murphy III has had more than 3.5 assists in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can bet on him to record over 3.5 assists again at odds of +132 (43%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Javonte Green of the Pelicans to record over 4.5 rebounds, with a projection of 5 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Mavericks -1.5 to cover.
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