The Mavericks will play the Pelicans on Monday, December 22nd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. 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
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Monday, December 22nd, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 86.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 85.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 3-8 record as an away team. That standing puts them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 5-12 record as a home team. They now rank 8th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 22nd (113.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 15th averaging 115.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.9 points against the Dallas Mavericks, ranking them 12th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 4th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 122.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks have notched a 2-5 Western Southwest Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 2-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 11-18 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 7-22 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr mateys! Dallas Mavericks face New Orleans Pelicans in enemy territory... Fans in New Orleans arena be rowdy and fierce, ready for battle... Mavericks stand at 11-18, while Pelicans struggle at 7-22 overall... Mavericks have 2-5 record in Western Southwest Division... Pelicans not far behind at 2-6 in the same division... Mavericks average 113.0 points per game, Pelicans at 115.3 per game... See you courtside at today's game, and be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below for a chance to win big!
Best Mavericks at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Dallas Mavericks |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Mavericks are -1.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +1.5 -115 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.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Mavericks
Pelicans
12/22/25 8:10pm EST | -1.5 -105+1.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +1.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -1.5 Dallas Mavericks favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Mavericks
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
12/22/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 120.5 o -115120.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 120.5 o -110120.5 u -115Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
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Cooper Flagg
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1109.5 u -150Bet |
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Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
Klay Thompson
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
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Naji Marshall
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points Scored
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -118Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -105Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at NOP 12/22/25 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Dallas Mavericks | 12 | 22 | 0.353 | +16.5 | 9-9 | 3-12 | 2-6 | 6-16 | 113.7 | 117.7 | -4.0 | L3 | 4-6 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8 | 26 | 0.235 | +20.5 | 6-15 | 2-11 | 3-6 | 4-21 | 115.5 | 122.8 | -7.3 | L4 | 5-5 |
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.
Dallas Mavericks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +30000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
Dallas Mavericks & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, December 22nd, 2025 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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