The Pelicans will play the Mavericks on Friday, November 21st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 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
The NBA season is now underway, with the New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks scheduled to play on Friday, November 21st, 2025. Before these teams hit the hardwood, let's dig into some stats from the 2025-26 regular season to get an idea of what's in store for this game. Note that it's still early. Eventually, clear trends will emerge for both teams as the season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 83.00 power ranking so far this season. The power ranking for the Dallas Mavericks is 85.67. Keep tabs on these values, as they will change in the coming weeks.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - So far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans have a 1-6 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks come to this game with a 3-8 record as a home team so far in the 2025-26 regular season. This puts them at 6th for home team wins in the league overall.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans now rank 27th (108.9) for average points scored per game, with the Dallas Mavericks standing at 24th (110.3).
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Looking at the average number of points opponents have scored so far this season, the New Orleans Pelicans rank 6th (122.1), while the Dallas Mavericks currently rank 14th (116.9).
- Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 2-13 overall record, while the Dallas Mavericks currently possess a 4-12 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Pelicans be sailin' to Dallas Mavericks territory...
The Pelicans be lookin' to plunder their second win of the season...
The Mavericks be standin' at a dismal 4-12, lookin' to defend their home court...
Don't miss the action on the court, where these two teams clash...
See the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our partner sportsbooks...
The Pelicans be fightin' to turn the tide of their season...
Review this game's prop bets below, and place yer wagers, if ye dare...
Best Pelicans at Mavericks 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 -3.5 -118 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +3.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Mavericks
11/21/25 8:40pm EST | +3.5 -102-3.5 -118 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +3.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -3.5 Dallas Mavericks favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Dallas Mavericks Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Mavericks
Game to Overtime
11/21/25 8:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 118.5 o -118118.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -115Bet |
Cooper Flagg
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
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D Angelo Russell
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -130Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -125Bet |
Dereck Lively II
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -130Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u +100Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -135Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -130Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
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Klay Thompson
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -110Bet |
Naji Marshall
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -118Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
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Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11818.5 u -110Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1455.5 u +105Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -130Bet |
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Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
Dereck Lively II
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 12.5 o -14012.5 u +105Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
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Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -118Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at DAL 11/21/25 8:40pm EST | 32.5 o -11532.5 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 | 10 | 17 | 0.370 | +14.5 | 7-9 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 5-12 | 112.9 | 116.8 | -3.9 | L1 | 5-5 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 5 | 22 | 0.185 | +19.5 | 3-12 | 2-10 | 1-6 | 2-19 | 114.2 | 122.8 | -8.6 | W2 | 3-7 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Dallas Mavericks Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +30000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Dallas Mavericks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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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 New Orleans Pelicans vs Dallas Mavericks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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