Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Preview, & Odds – 1/29/2025

• Date: January 29, 2025
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

Betting Odds

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Win Probabilities

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

On January 25, 2023, the Dallas Mavericks (25-22) will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (12-35) in a pivotal matchup that carries additional significance due to the divisional rivalry between the two teams. The game will tip-off at 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Despite being on the road, the Mavericks are slight favorites with a spread of Mavericks -2.0 and a Moneyline of -125, indicating an implied win probability of 53%. Conversely, the Pelicans, with a Moneyline of +105, have an implied win probability of 47%.

Both teams have struggled recently, with the Mavericks losing 10 of their last 15 games, although they did secure a convincing 130-108 victory over the Washington Wizards in their most recent outing. The Pelicans, on the other hand, have endured a tougher stretch, losing 31 of their last 40 games, including a 113-104 defeat to the Toronto Raptors in their last contest.

Betting enthusiasts should pay attention to the player prop market, particularly Daniel Gafford's Points and Rebounds, which has emerged as the most popular betting market for this game. Additionally, sharp bettors appear to be leaning toward the Over, believing the line may be mispriced. The current line sits at Over 26.5 Points and Rebounds, priced at -115.

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Final Score: Dallas Mavericks 116.95 vs New Orleans Pelicans 119.95

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