Venue & Game Details
Arena: American Airlines Center
Location: Dallas, Texas
Tip-Off Time: 8:30 PM ET (7:30 PM local)
Broadcast: Bally Sports Southwest, Pelicans+ Network, NBA League Pass
Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans:
Zion Williamson – out (hamstring)
Dejounte Murray – out (leg)
Yves Missi – day-to-day (illness)
Dallas Mavericks:
Anthony Davis – out (leg)
Kyrie Irving – out (knee)
Dereck Lively II – out (knee)
Dante Exum – out (knee)
Key Player Matchups
Luka Dončić (DAL) vs. Jordan Poole (NOP): Dončić is averaging nearly a triple-double despite Dallas’ struggles, while Poole has been thrust into a lead scoring role with Murray and Zion sidelined.
Trey Murphy III (NOP) vs. Josh Green (DAL): Murphy is coming off a 21-point performance in New Orleans’ lone win; Green provides Dallas with perimeter defense and transition scoring.
Jonas Valančiūnas (NOP) vs. Dwight Powell (DAL): Valančiūnas’ rebounding and interior scoring could be a key advantage against a Dallas frontcourt missing Anthony Davis and Lively.
Recent Team Form
New Orleans Pelicans: Snapped a six-game losing streak with a 116-112 win over Charlotte, led by Trey Murphy III. Still rank near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency, allowing 123.9 PPG.
Dallas Mavericks: Dropped back-to-back games to Detroit and Houston, averaging just 107.3 PPG (lowest in the league). Luka Dončić continues to carry the offense, but injuries to Irving and Davis have left Dallas thin.
Series History
Mavericks have won 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Dallas is 2-1-1 ATS in the last four vs. New Orleans.
Pelicans have not won in Dallas since 2022.
Betting Trends
New Orleans: 1-6 SU, 2-5 ATS this season; 5 of 7 games have gone Over.
Dallas: 2-5 SU, 3-4 ATS; only 2 of 7 games have gone Over.
Combined Trends: Opponents average 239.5 PPG against these teams, suggesting Overs are in play despite Dallas’ low scoring.
Projected Score: Mavericks 118 – Pelicans 110
Game Odds
New Orleans Pelicans 227.5
Dallas Mavericks – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 4, 2025
