Pelicans vs Mavericks Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 16, 2025, 12:45AM | Published: Jan 15, 2025, 2:22AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are up against a Mavericks line-up that includes Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington and Spencer Dinwiddie.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Mavericks game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New Orleans vs Dallas NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 56% chance of winning against the Mavericks at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Mavericks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.87, Mavericks $1.95
- Line: Pelicans -1 ($1.91), Mavericks +1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 221.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $1.87 and the Mavericks at $1.95.
The Pelicans are 1-point favourites against the Mavericks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Mavericks (+1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 221.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Mavericks have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 221.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Mavericks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans -1 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 221.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Pelicans vs Mavericks betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pelicans vs Mavericks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Mavericks at Smoothie King Center this Thursday is the Pelicans winning 111-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Dallas game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Pelicans vs Mavericks: Player Props
Betting on Pelicans vs Mavericks player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
CJ McCollum is expected to lead the way for the Pelicans with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Klay Thompson is projected to finish with 15 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists for the Mavericks.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 5 |
| Dejounte Murray | 19 | 6 | 7 |
| Trey Murphy | 19 | 5 | 3 |
| Yves Missi | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| Javonte Green | 8 | 5 | 1 |
Mavericks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| P.J. Washington | 15 | 7 | 3 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 14 | 3 | 5 |
| Daniel Gafford | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| Naji Marshall | 13 | 4 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Dallas match-up.
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Pelicans vs Mavericks: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Mavericks at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Thursday 16 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Dallas predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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