Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans 3/8/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
In the first game of a Wednesday night NBA on ESPN doubleheader, the Dallas Mavericks will visit the New Orleans Pelicans.
This will be the second of a back-to-back for Dallas, who made the plays down the stretch to escape with a 120-116 home victory versus Utah last night.
The Mavericks (34-32) knocked down 19-for-45 from long distance and shot 47 percent overall.
All-Star G Kyrie Irving matched a game-high with 33 points (10-10 FT) to go along with eight rebounds and six assists.
Luka Doncic contributed 29 points (10-23 FG), ten rebounds, and six assists for the Mavericks. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 24 points in 33 minutes off the bench.
The team ranks 17th in the league in scoring, averaging 114 points per game. They are shooting 47.5% from the field and 37.4% from three for the season.
That offense has been kicked up of late, averaging 126.2 points per game over their last five games, shooting 50.4% overall in that span.
- The Dallas Mavericks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
- The Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
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Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Predictions 3/8/2023
The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a bit of a slump, having lost seven of their last ten games and are now in a three-way tie for the ninth spot in the Western Conference rankings.
Their recent game on Monday saw them fall apart in the third quarter, allowing the Sacramento Kings to outscore them by 18 points and ultimately handing the Pelicans a 123-108 road defeat.
The Kings had a field day, shooting a staggering 57 percent from the field and building a lead of as much as 24 points.
Despite the loss, all five of the Pelicans’ starting players managed to reach double-digit points, led by Brandon Ingram’s 24 points on 9-of-16 shooting.
Jonas Valanciunas also had a solid showing with 19 points on an efficient 9-of-11 shooting and 12 rebounds, helping the Pelicans to win the battle of the boards with a 40-33 edge over the Kings.
With their playoff hopes on the line, the Pelicans will need to regroup and come out strong in their upcoming games.
- The Pelicans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- The Over is 12-2 in Mavericks last 14 games playing on 0 days rest.
- The Under is 4-0 in the New Orleans Pelicans last 4 matches overall.
Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans. The NBA pick for this match is the Dallas Mavericks. Pelicans PF Zion Williamson will have an MRI on his injured hamstring and will not not suit up in this match.
Dallas has been an absolute menace on offense since Kyrie arrived. They’ve scored 122-or-more in each of their last three games and have scored over 130 twice in the last five games.
They are also shooting over 50% in that span and Doncic has been a monster since the All-Star break. Prediction: Dallas will win 118-111.
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Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans 3/8/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
Game: New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks
Date & Time: March 08, 2023, 7:30 PM EST
Location: Smoothie King Center
Latest Odds: DAL -2 ; Total 230
TV Channel: ESPN