<p>The Dallas Mavericks will play the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The game is set for Monday, December 22, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on KFAA.</p> <p>Dallas has an 11-18 record this season. They recently lost to the Philadelphia 76ers. Meanwhile, New Orleans holds a 7-22 record. They are on a four-game winning streak after beating the Indiana Pacers. Both teams are in the Western Conference and Southwest Division.</p> <h2>Mavericks vs Pelicans Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NBA</li><li>Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans</li><li>Venue: Smoothie King Center</li><li>Date: Monday, December 22, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Mavericks Spread -1.0 (-108), Pelicans Spread +1.0 (-114), Mavericks MoneyLine -108, Pelicans MoneyLine -111, Over/Under 237.5</li></ul> <h2>Dallas Mavericks Team Preview</h2> <p>The Dallas Mavericks have had a mix of results in recent games. They lost to the Philadelphia 76ers by 7 points with a score of 114-121. Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis both scored 24 points, showing strong performances despite the loss.</p> <p>In the game against the Detroit Pistons, the Mavericks secured a close win with a score of 116-114. Cooper Flagg had a solid game with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis also contributed with 15 points and 14 rebounds.</p> <p>Cooper Flagg leads the Mavericks with 18.8 points per game this season. Anthony Davis supports with 19.9 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. Injuries are a concern, with Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum both out, and several players listed as questionable.</p> <h2>New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview</h2> <p>The New Orleans Pelicans have been on a roll lately, winning their last three games. They scored 128 points against the Indiana Pacers, with Zion Williamson leading the charge with 29 points. In their game against the Houston Rockets, they managed to score 133 points, with Saddiq Bey contributing 29 points.</p> <p>Offensively, the Pelicans rank 18th in points per game this season, averaging 115.3 points. They attempt a lot of field goals, ranking 10th in field goal attempts per game. However, they struggle with three-point shooting, making only 10.9 per game, which ranks 29th in the league.</p> <p>Defensively, the Pelicans have room for improvement. They allow 122.5 points per game, which ranks 27th. Despite this, they are strong in blocked shots, ranking 2nd with 3.7 per game. Herbert Jones is questionable due to a head injury, which might impact their defense.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, take the Mavericks -1.0. The Mavericks allow fewer points per game than the Pelicans, who struggle defensively, giving up 122.5 points per game. With the Mavericks' strong defensive stats, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Mavericks 118, Pelicans 115.</p> <p>For the over/under pick, consider the under 237.5. Both teams have defensive weaknesses, but the Mavericks' ability to control the pace with their second-ranked possessions per game might slow the game down. The projected total score is 233, which suggests taking the under is a wise choice.</p>

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