Pelicans vs Mavericks Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 22, 2025, 5:11PM | Published: Dec 22, 2025, 3:04PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Mavericks team that includes Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Mavericks game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's New Orleans vs Dallas NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 55% chance of beating the Mavericks at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Mavericks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.91, Mavericks $1.91
- Line: Pelicans -1 ($1.95), Mavericks +1 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 241 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 $1.91 and the Mavericks at $1.91.
The Pelicans are listed as 1-point favourites against the Mavericks, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Mavericks (+1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 241 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 Pelicans (-1) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 241-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Pelicans vs Mavericks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.91 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans -1 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 241 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Mavericks predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Pelicans vs Mavericks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Mavericks at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday is the Pelicans winning 120-118.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Dallas game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Mavericks prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis 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 Tuesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Tuesday 23 December 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Dallas predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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