Pelicans vs Mavericks Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 December 2025

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.

With star players Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole, the Pelicans are up against a Mavericks team that includes Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg and Naji Marshall.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Mavericks game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's New Orleans vs Dallas NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Mavericks a 55% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Pelicans vs Mavericks: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:

• Head to Head: Pelicans $1.95, Mavericks $1.87
• Line: Pelicans +1 ($1.91), Mavericks -1 ($1.91)
• 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 $1.95 and the Mavericks at $1.87.

The Pelicans are listed as 1-point underdogs against the Mavericks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Mavericks (-1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

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 Mavericks (-1) are predicted to cover the line 52% 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: Dallas at $1.87 with Bet365
• Line: Mavericks -1 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 241 at $1.91 with Bet365

Our Pelicans vs Mavericks predictions are based on complex modelling and gambling 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 Tuesday is the Mavericks prevailing 120-119.

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 expert tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Mavericks prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Dallas match-up.

As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Pelicans vs Mavericks: Essential Details

The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Mavericks at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

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 skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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