Jefferson Alfaro
This Thursday’s NBA schedule includes a game between the Pelicans vs Mavericks. This will be a game where the home team will aim to improve its outcomes following a run of inconsistent performances.
These two teams have already met twice in the 22-23 season, with one win each: the most recent of them was a 127-117 for Dallas in the same venue.
The best preview for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks match can be found here, at JefeBet, along with all the NBA predictions and the best betting odds for all the games.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Regular Season Game on February 2, 2023
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
- When: Thursday, February 02, 2023, 08:30 PM E.T.
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Betting on the New Orleans Pelicans
- Season record: 26-25.
The New Orleans Pelicans have dropped down several positions in the overall Western Conference standings due to their poor performance in recent weeks. In fact, before the game against Denver Nuggets last Tuesday, this squad was on a losing streak of 8 consecutive defeats.
One of the main reasons for this low level is the absence of Zion Williamson, who has not played since January 5 due to physical problems. He was averaging 26 points a night, leading New Orleans in scoring average, who have not been able to survive without their star.
Another big problem for this franchise is that in most of their recent losses, they have allowed a colossal amount of points; this is an aspect that they must improve against an opponent that possesses one of the best players in the league.
Betting on the Dallas Mavericks
- Season record: 27-25.
The Dallas Mavericks will return to home play after defeating the Detroit Pistons on this stage by 111-105. In this game, Luka Dončić was once again the star, contributing 53 points to his team. These stats are becoming typical for a player of the 23-year-old Slovenian’s level.
The most recent outcomes of the Mavs aren’t the best, though. They have only been able to win 3 of their last 9 games, and they are now sixth place in the Western Conference; however, other teams clubs are trailing them in a very crowded zone.
JefeBet Prediction
It is not surprising that the home team is the overwhelming favorite to win the game. When playing on their home turf, they have a really good record versus New Orleans; they have won 6 of the last 7 encounters between the two teams.
It also seems to be extremely difficult for Zion Williamson to be available for this trip to Texas after he was unable to attend the final game on the previous tour. As a result, the team must sacrifice a lot of offensive weight in an effort to catch the opposition off guard.
The Pelicans are averaging 113.5 points allowed per night, a figure that, if maintained, will do them no good against Dallas, which has won 18 of 27 home games.
Prediction: Dallas Mavericks Spread.
