The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Dallas Mavericks in the Bayou. The Pelicans are 31-34 on the year and are 10th in the Western Conference. The “Mavs” enter with a 34-32 record and sit in 5th place in the Western Conference Standings. The two teams have already played twice this year, with Dallas winning both. That was before the addition of Kyrie Irving. Kyrie teaming with Luka should be illegal. Can the Dallas continue to roll, or can the Pelicans pull a rabbit out of their hat?
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks Match Details
Fixture: Dallas Mavericks @ New Orleans Pelicans
Date and Time: March 8, 2023, @ 7:30 p.m. EST
Location: Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | O/U | ML |
| New Orleans | +1.5 | O233.5 | +100 |
| Dallas | -1.5 | U233.5 | -120 |
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Zion Williamson | PF | Hamstring | OUT |
| Jose Alvarado | PG | Leg | OUT |
| Larry Nance Jr. | PF | Ankle | OUT |
| E.J. Liddell | SF | Knee | OUT |
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| JaVale McGee | C | Ankle | Questionable |
| Reggie Bullock | SF | Quad | Questionable |
Projected Starting 5’s
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | Position |
| CJ McCollum | PG |
| Josh Richardson | SG |
| Brandon Ingram | SF |
| Herbert Jones | PF |
| Jonas Valanciunas | C |
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | Position |
| Luka Doncic | PG |
| Kyrie Irving | SG |
| Josh Green | SF |
| Reggie Bullock (GTD) | PF |
| Dwight Powell | C |
Game Prediction
Dallas‘ addition of Kyrie is a work in progress but will pay off in the long run. The duo of Luka and Kyrie will develop, and when it does, the sky is the limit. If they co-exist and work together, the “Mavs” are contenders. New Orleans is struggling and has gone 1-4 in their last five games. The loss of Zion is huge and shouldn’t be overlooked. The Mavs should win this game with ease and could turn it into a blowout. Dallas outmatches New Orleans clearly, and if they want to win, they will have to figure out how to slow down not only Luka but Kyrie as well. Take the spread and money line tonight. For more NBA News, CLICK HERE.
