Our rankings
Mavericks 98%
Mavericks #1 vs Pelicans #20 in our rankings (network centrality).
Mavericks vs Pelicans Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 1, 2026
Our pick
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Mavericks67%
Mavericks67%33%20
Pelicans
PelicansOur pick: Mavericks, 67% to win · projected 119–114
Common opponents
Mavericks 86%
Mavericks by 19.0 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Mavericks 67%
Projected Mavericks 119, Pelicans 114 from opponent-adjusted points per possession and pace.
Mavericks and Pelicans common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Mavericks went 1–0, Pelicans went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Mavericks | Pelicans | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pacers |
W 121–105 away, Oct 23 | L 120–123 home, Oct 21 | DAL +19.0 |