The Dallas Mavericks are coming off their largest win in three weeks as they head out for a five-game road trip. The first opponent on the schedule is the Pelicans, who have been just as hurt, if not more hurt than Dallas this year. Unfortunately for the Mavericks, New Orleans will be relatively healthy for their matchup tonight. Still, the Pelicans have won just 12 games this season and the Mavericks have to win this one. The last time they were here they lost to a shorthanded Pelicans team and they simply cannot afford to let history repeat.

Game Details

Fixture: Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans | NBA 2024-2025

Date and Time: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025; 7:00 PM CST

Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

Outcome Odds

• Spread: Dallas -1.5 (-108)
• O/U 233 (-112/-108)
• Mavs ML: -120

Odds up to date as of 11:30 CST from DraftKings

Dallas is coming off a huge win over the Wizards, which saw Klay Thompson regain some confidence. Kyrie Irving was able to rest most of the night Monday, so the Mavericks should be ready to go tonight. Take Dallas -1.5 and expect a win.

Player Props

• Kyrie Irving to get 30+ points (+190)
• Zion Williamson to get 25+ points (+105)

Both of these players have excellent matchups. Dallas has struggled with Williamson in the past and the Mavericks’ guards got a lot of good looks last time these two teams played. This should be a big night for both stars.

Play of the Day

• SGP – Over 233 + Mavericks -3.5 (+298)

The Mavericks are going to win by at least two possessions in a high-octane offensive game. There will be a lot of threes and layups and Dallas will take advantage of the Pelicans not having Herb Jones.