New Orleans vs Dallas Prediction: the Pelicans Will Outplay the Mava For the 2nd Time In a Row

New Orleans has lost three games in a row and it doesn't look like they'll get back into the Western Conference play-in race any time soon. Will the Pelicans also lose to Dallas without Luka Doncic in their upcoming home game? We've got a prediction and a few betting options for this game.

New Orleans

It looked like the Pelicans were finally ready to get back in the play-in race after waiting for Zion Williamson to return to the court after another injury, but then Willie Green's team went on the road. On the road, the Pelicans lost all three games, losing to Memphis (126:139) and to weaker opponents, too (Charlotte 92:123; Toronto 104:113). So, with a balance of 12-35, New Orleans is still in penultimate place in the Western Conference, ahead of only Utah. The gap from the top 10 is 12.5 wins, so it's probably time for the Pelicans to start thinking about the upcoming draft, not about making the playoffs.

Dallas

The Mavericks, who were missing Luka Doncic at the end of December, don't usually win, but they played really well in their last game. Dallas hosted the last team in the Eastern Conference, Washington, and Klay Thompson remembered that he is one of the best shooters in basketball history. The four-time NBA champion with Golden State made seven accurate three-pointers in the first quarter, helping the Mavs to a 130-108 victory.

Dallas has lost 10 out of their last 15 games. Jason Kidd's team, who made it to last season's finals, have dropped to ninth place in the Western Conference. The overall balance of wins is 25-22. The handicap from the 11th line is 1.5 wins.

H2H Meetings

New Orleans and Dallas have played two face-to-face matches this season. First, in November, the Mavericks beat the Pelicans at home with a score of 132–91. Then in mid-January, New Orleans got their revenge at home with a score of 130-108.

Stats Betting

• At home, New Orleans has won four out of their last five games against Dallas. The bet is W1 at odds of 1.972 at 1xbet.
• New Orleans has scored 232 or more points in 7 out of 9 previous matches. We bet on TO (231.5) at odds of 1.747 at 1xbet.
• In their last three home games, the hosts reached 115 points, so they'll hit that target again. The best bet is IT1O (116.5) at odds of 1.90 at 1xbet.
• Dallas has scored more than 115 points in the last three meetings with New Orleans. We bet on IT2O (116.5) at odds of 1.90 at 1xbet.

Expert Betting Tips

Dallas, playing without Luka Doncic, relies heavily on the form of Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, who are inconsistent and rarely play two consecutive quality games. So, after their solid win over Washington, Dallas might just fall apart in Louisiana. The Mavericks played the Pelicans away recently and lost by 22 points. We think Willie Green's team will win now, and we'll take the total over - with Zion Williamson back on the court, New Orleans' offensive potential is much higher.

Prediction:

W1 & TO (233.5) for 3.75

TO (231.5) for 1.74

H1 (+2.5) for 1.80