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

The New Orleans Pelicans are 1-9 and have lost their last six games. The Dallas Mavericks are 6-3 and coming off an impressive win.

The Pelicans have lost their last six games. Three of those losses came down to two possessions or less. Brandon Ingram has been injured for the last four games and hasn't played much. Jonas Valanciunas has stepped up in his absence. He is averaging over 19 points and 14 rebounds a game. The Pelicans are a tough opponent. They are expected to win on Monday. The Mavericks are also a very tough team.

Dallas Mavericks are looking to make a deep playoff run this year. They beat Boston by 3 points. Luka Doncic scored 33 points and 9 rebounds against Boston. Kristaps Porzingis returned to action after a five-game absence. New Orleans will need to contain Lukas and keep him quiet. The Mavericks have a better team than New Pelicans.

The Mavericks are a better team than the Pelicans. New Orleans has lost their last six games and their past three by 12 or more points. Dallas is coming off a big win against a much tougher opponent.

Dallas Mavericks are -9. Pelicans are at home.

Pelicans-Mavericks is a final game of the NBA season.