NBA Odds: Mavericks-Pelicans prediction, odds and pick

Dallas Mavericks are 1-1 heading into the second week of the season. The Mavericks won three of four games against the Pelicans last season, winning by 16, 32, and seven points. New Orleans won just one of their four matchups with the Mavericks last year, a 16-point victory in Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks beat the Grizzlies. Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. has struggled to score in the first two games. The Mavericks lost the season opener by 25 points. The Pelicans beat Dallas last year. Dallas is looking for a consistent offensive production. They are also looking to cover the spread. It's a hostile environment. Newcomer Christian Wood has scored 25 or more points in two consecutive games for Dallas. He's been preferred to Javale McGee at the end of games, but he's played well in previous games as well.

The Pelicans lost to the Jazz on Sunday. They are a home underdog. The Pelicans have a deep roster full of capable scorers and contributors. CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram, and Zion Williamson are each averaging over 22 points per game to start the season. Jonas Valanciunas is 17 points a game. The team also has a strong defense.

Mavericks have started off hot in each of their first two games. New Orleans is eighth in the league's first-quarter offense.

Mavericks are +4 to beat New Orleans Pelicans.