When: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 8:00PM ET.

Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Mavericks -3.

Total: 215.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Mavericks Spotlight

The Dallas Mavericks just dropped their second-straight game, this time to the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite being 6.5-point favorites. On the road, the Maverick’s offense hasn’t been good, ranking 25th in points per game, 28th in field goal percentage, and 23rd in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road they rank 17th in points allowed, 24th in field goal percentage, 26th in 3-point shooting, and 22nd in rebounding. 

Pelicans Spotlight

The New Orleans Pelicans just picked up a solid victory over the Los Angeles Clippers as 7-point underdogs. They have found themselves playing competitive basketball lately winning three of their last four games, while going 3-1 ATS in the process. At home, the Pelican’s offense ranks 20th in points per game, 23rd in field goal percentage, and 17th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, they rank 21st in points allowed, 20th in field goal percentage, 17th in 3-point shooting, and 13th in rebounding. 

Final Say

At home the Pelicans have been profitable lately, covering the spread in four of their last five games there, while going 5-1 ATS in their last six at home as underdogs. The Mavericks on the other hand are just 1-5 SU in their last six games, however they’ve had success against the Pelicans going 7-1 SU and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games against them. They’ve also been competitive on the road going 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. The Pelicans have been playing above expectations as they’ve covered the number in three of their last four games, all as underdogs, and they just beat a good Clippers squad. The Mavericks are getting desperate for wins and I expect them to turn things around against a Pelicans squad that’s been riding a little too high. Roll with Luka and the Mavericks on the road.

Pick: Dallas Mavericks -3