Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

🔮 Expert Prediction

The key matchup tonight has to be Luka Dončić against the Pelicans' backcourt. Dallas has dropped four of their last five, including a head-scratcher against the Rockets where they let Christian Wood go off for 39 points. New Orleans isn't exactly lighting the world on fire either, losing three straight and looking disjointed without Zion Williamson. Even with both teams struggling, Dončić usually finds a way to elevate the Mavs, especially at home. Dallas wins this one comfortably, 118-105.