The Mavericks will play the Pelicans on Monday, March 16th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Be sure to catch the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans when they matchup on Monday, March 16th, 2026. Putting the finishing touches on a season record matters now more than ever, as teams want to lock in their playoff seeds as soon as possible. Use the following insights to analyze this matchup before you bet on it. Be sure to look at the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our sportsbook partners below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Mavericks start this game with a 84.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. Their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, currently possesses a 84.33 ranking. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 9-24 away team record. That record puts them 14th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans hit the hardwood boasting a 13-21 record as a home team. They now stand 12th in the league for home team wins for the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks currently stand 21st (113.2) for average points scored per game. The New Orleans Pelicans now rank 14th, averaging 115.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.1 points against the Dallas Mavericks per game so far this season. That result ranks them 8th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 6th in the league for points scored against them. On average, the New Orleans Pelicans have allowed 119.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 4-10 Western Southwest Division division record. The home team, the New Orleans Pelicans, tip-off with a 6-8 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 23-45 overall standing, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 22-46 overall record.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Mavericks clash with the Pelicans in New Orleans... Playoffs seeds on the line in this crucial late season matchup.
Dallas Mavericks stand at 23-45 overall, while the Pelicans at 22-46... Mavericks have a 4-10 division record, Pelicans have a 6-8...
Dallas averages 113.2 points per game, Pelicans average 115.4... Check the standings, point spread, total line, and moneyline below...
Don't forget to look at the prop bets for each team... Ahoy mateys! Prepare for a fierce battle on the hardwood seas.
Best Mavericks at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -9.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +9.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Mavericks
Pelicans
3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | +9.5 -118-9.5 -102 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +9.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -9.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Mavericks
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 115.5 o -115115.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 124.5 o -120124.5 u -105Bet |
Cooper Flagg
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
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Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -118Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
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Naji Marshall
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -130Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -115Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -110Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 33.5 o -11033.5 u -120Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at NOP 3/16/26 8:10pm EDT | 34.5 o -11034.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - Dallas Mavericks | 24 | 50 | 0.324 | +34.5 | 14-23 | 10-26 | 4-11 | 13-33 | 113.9 | 118.9 | -5.0 | W1 | 3-7 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 25 | 51 | 0.329 | +34.5 | 16-23 | 9-28 | 7-9 | 16-31 | 115.1 | 119.5 | -4.4 | L5 | 4-6 |
Dallas Mavericks & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
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Dallas Mavericks & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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