Mavericks vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Nov. 5

Mavericks vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: KFAA, WFAA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The New Orleans Pelicans (1-6) are underdogs (by 7.5 points) to stop a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (2-5) on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The point total is 226.5 in the matchup.

Mavericks vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Mavericks win (80.8%)

Mavericks vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Mavericks have put together a 3-4-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans have three wins against the spread in seven games this season.
• This season, Mavericks games have hit the over twice.
• The Pelicans have eclipsed the over/under 57.1% of the time this year (four of seven games with a set point total).

Mavericks Leaders

• P.J. Washington Jr.'s numbers on the season are 15.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest, shooting 46.7% from the floor and 27.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.1 made treys.
• D'Angelo Russell is averaging 13.6 points, 3.4 boards and 6 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Cooper Flagg averages 13.6 points, 6.3 boards and 2.9 assists.
• Max Christie's numbers on the season are 12.7 points, 2.4 boards and 2.9 assists per contest, shooting 54.5% from the floor and 50% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.7 made 3-pointers.
• Naji Marshall is averaging 7.1 points, 1.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 15.4 points for the Pelicans, plus 6 boards and 3.4 assists.
• Jordan Poole averages 17.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He is also sinking 35.4% of his shots from the floor and 33.9% from 3-point range, with 2.9 treys per game.
• The Pelicans are getting 13.3 points, 2.6 boards and 3.3 assists per game from Jeremiah Fears.
• The Pelicans receive 9.6 points per game from Herbert Jones, plus 4.1 rebounds and 2 assists.
• The Pelicans are getting 8 points, 5.3 boards and 1.1 assists per game from Derik Queen.

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