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
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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
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Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - Dallas Mavericks | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 16-25 | 10-30 | 4-12 | 14-37 | 114.1 | 119.6 | -5.5 | W1 | 3-7 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-32 | 7-9 | 17-34 | 115.5 | 120.0 | -4.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
Dallas Mavericks & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
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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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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, March 16th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EDT, 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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for 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.