Mavericks vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov. 21

The New Orleans Pelicans (2-13) will be looking to halt a seven-game losing streak when hitting the road against the Dallas Mavericks (4-12) on November 21, 2025 at American Airlines Center. The Mavericks are currently modest 3.5-point favorites against the Pelicans. The game has an over/under of 233.5.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Mavericks-Pelicans game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Mavericks vs. Pelicans Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
• TV: KFAA, WFAA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Mavericks vs. Pelicans Prediction

ATS Pick: Mavericks (- 3.5)
O/U Pick: Under (233.5)
Score Prediction: Mavericks 117 - Pelicans 112

Mavericks vs. Pelicans Betting Insights

• Out of 16 games thus far this season, the Mavericks have had four with over 233.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under.
• This season, eight of the Pelicans' 15 total matchups have gone over 233.5 total points scored.
• The Mavericks and the Pelicans combine to average 14.3 fewer points per game than the total of 233.5 set for this matchup.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 239 points per game, 5.5 more than the over/under in this game.
• Dallas has been chosen as the favorite in five games this year and has walked away with the win two times (40%) in those games.
• New Orleans has been victorious in one, or 7.1%, of the 14 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• New Orleans has won its one head-to-head matchup against Dallas.
• The Pelicans also have a 1-0 record against the spread when taking on the Mavericks.

Mavericks Recent Trends

• The Mavericks have gone 2-8 in their past 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Dallas' average total over the last 10 games is 4.2 points fewer than the 233.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Mavericks are 7-9-0 this season.
• Dallas has covered the spread once this season when favored by 3.5 points or more (in four chances).
• Mavericks games this year have hit the over on six of 15 set point totals.
• The Mavericks record 110.3 points per game, 11.8 fewer points than the 122.1 the Pelicans give up.
• When Dallas scores more than 122.1 points, it is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall.
• This season, the Mavericks have a 44.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is 5.9% lower than the 50.5% of shots the Pelicans' opponents have hit.
• Against the spread, the Mavericks have played better at home, covering five times in 11 home games, and two times in five road games.
• When playing at home, Dallas goes over the total 45.5% of the time (five of 11 games). It has hit the over in 20% of road games (one of five contests).
• The Mavericks have won a lower percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 1-3 (.250). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 1-0 (1.000).

Mavericks Recent Stats

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 15.5 points, 3.1 assists and 6.3 boards per contest.
• P.J. Washington puts up 14.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 1 block.
• Naji Marshall posts 11.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 47.7% from the floor.
• Max Christie averages 12.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Brandon Williams averages 10.8 points, 3.3 assists and 2.6 rebounds.

Mavericks Player Props

Pelicans Recent Trends

• The Pelicans have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 2-8 overall in their last 10 games.
• New Orleans and its opponents have combined to score an average of 228.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 5.4 less than the 233.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Pelicans have eight wins against the spread in 15 games this season.
• New Orleans is 7-7 ATS when underdogs by 3.5 points or more this year.
• The Pelicans have gone over the point total 60% of the time this year (nine of 15 games with a set point total).
• The Pelicans score eight fewer points per game (108.9) than the Mavericks give up to opponents (116.9).
• When it scores more than 116.9 points, New Orleans is 4-1 against the spread and 0-5 overall.
• The Pelicans are shooting 44.2% from the field, 1.3% lower than the 45.5% the Mavericks' opponents have shot this season.
• This season, the Pelicans are 5-3-0 at home against the spread (.625 winning percentage). Away, they are 3-4-0 ATS (.429).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of New Orleans' games have finished above the over/under at home (62.5%, five of eight) than away (57.1%, four of seven).

Pelicans Recent Stats

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III is averaging 19.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest. He's also sinking 46.8% of his shots from the field and 38.1% from 3-point range, with 3 triples per game.
• On a per-game basis, Derik Queen gets the Pelicans 11.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Jeremiah Fears gets the Pelicans 15.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest while averaging 1.6 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• The Pelicans are getting 11.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2 assists per game from Saddiq Bey this year.
• Herbert Jones gives the Pelicans 9.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while posting 1.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Pelicans Player Props

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