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The New Orleans Pelicans (2-13) are 4.5-point underdogs as they try to stop a seven-game losing streak when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (4-12) on Friday, November 21, 2025 at American Airlines Center. The game airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on KFAA, WFAA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Mavericks vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final score of Mavericks 117, Pelicans 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Mavericks (-181)
- Total Pick: Under 233.5 (computer predicts 229.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Mavericks (-4.5)
Recent Mavericks vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Mavericks | -8.5 | 225.5 | -317 | +255 | 101-99 NO |
| 2/21/2025 | Mavericks | -6 | 235.5 | -229 | +189 | 111-103 DAL |
| 1/29/2025 | Mavericks | -1 | 233 | -114 | -105 | 137-136 DAL |
| 1/15/2025 | Pelicans | -1.5 | 221.5 | -116 | -104 | 119-116 NO |
| 11/19/2024 | Mavericks | -13 | 222.5 | -909 | +607 | 132-91 DAL |
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas has a 7-9-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Mavericks have not yet covered the spread as favorites of 4.5 points or more this season (0-3).
- Dallas' games have gone over the point total in six out of 15 opportunities (40%).
- The Mavericks have entered the game as favorites five times this season and won twice.
- Dallas has a record of 2-2 when it's favored by -181 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans' ATS record is 8-7-0 this season.
- The Pelicans are 7-6 against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in nine of New Orleans' 15 games with a set total.
- The Pelicans are 1-13 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 7.1% of those games).
- New Orleans has a record of 1-11 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +150 or longer (8.3%).
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Mavericks vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),
Anthony Davis: Out (Calf),
Ryan Nembhard: Out (Knee),
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Calf),
Jordan Poole: Out (Knee)
Mavericks vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, November 21, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KFAA, WFAA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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