Our rankings
Mavericks 98%
Pelicans #20 vs Mavericks #1 in our rankings (network centrality).
Pelicans vs Mavericks Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 1, 2026
Our pick
20
Pelicans33%
Pelicans33%67%1
Mavericks
MavericksOur pick: Mavericks, 67% to win · projected 114–119
Common opponents
Mavericks 86%
Mavericks by 19.0 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Mavericks 67%
Projected Pelicans 114, Mavericks 119 from opponent-adjusted points per possession and pace.
Pelicans and Mavericks common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Pelicans went 0–1, Mavericks went 1–0. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Pelicans | Mavericks | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pacers |
L 120–123 home, Oct 21 | W 121–105 away, Oct 23 | DAL +19.0 |