NBA Odds: Mavericks-Pelicans prediction, odds, pick and more

Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans are playing each other on Thursday night. The Mavericks have won five of their last six games. New Pelicans have picked up their play recently and are 5-3 in their past 8 games, thanks in part to the acquisition of CJ McCollum.

Dallas Mavericks are a team that has been dominant on the defensive side of the ball this season. The Pelicans have some of worst offensive numbers in the entire league. Dallas is 31-26-1 ATS this year, compared to the Pelicans’ 28-29-0 record.

The Pelicans have scored more than 110 points in six of their last eight games. Dallas has one of the toughest defenses in the league. The Pelicans are slightly better on their home court than on the road. Dallas have a winning record on road, but their road record is poor compared to their 20-11 home record.

The Pelicans have been hot lately, but the spread is too small to justify a bet on them. The Mavericks have also been equally hot, and they're the far more talented team of the two. Lock in Dallas against this one-score spread.

Dallas Mavericks are -2.5 at home against the New Orleans Pelicans.