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Mavericks vs Pelicans Betting History
The Mavericks and Pelicans have met 39 times in the regular season since 2016-17, and the Mavericks lead 21-18 straight up. Against the spread the Mavericks are 20-18-1, and the games went 21-18-0 against the closing total.
Updated October 1, 2026. Closing lines, regular season meetings only, 2016-17 to 2025-26.
Mavericks vs Pelicans betting summary
Mavericks vs Pelicans by season
| Season | Games | Mavericks record | Mavericks ATS | Mavericks ML units | Pelicans ML units | O/U/P | Avg total | Avg points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 4 | 1-3 | 0-4 | -2.32u | +2.52u | 0-4-0 | 235.4 | 226.2 |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 3-1 | 2-2 | +0.47u | -2.13u | 2-2-0 | 228.2 | 236.2 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 2-2 | 2-2 | +0.27u | +1.14u | 3-1-0 | 235.0 | 243.0 |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 2-2 | 2-2 | -1.24u | +1.00u | 2-2-0 | 224.6 | 226.0 |
| 2021-22 | 4 | 3-1 | 3-1 | +0.55u | -0.50u | 2-2-0 | 214.6 | 221.8 |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 2-1 | 2-1 | -0.12u | -1.47u | 2-1-0 | 227.7 | 240.0 |
| 2019-20 | 4 | 4-0 | 3-1 | +2.18u | -4.00u | 2-2-0 | 233.0 | 229.5 |
| 2018-19 | 4 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -2.23u | +1.78u | 3-1-0 | 229.1 | 239.8 |
| 2017-18 | 4 | 1-3 | 1-2-1 | -0.65u | +0.38u | 3-1-0 | 216.4 | 224.0 |
| 2016-17 | 4 | 2-2 | 3-1 | +0.85u | -1.06u | 2-2-0 | 200.6 | 201.2 |
| All | 39 | 21-18 | 20-18-1 | -2.24u | -2.35u | 21-18-0 | 224.4 | 228.5 |
Mavericks vs Pelicans by home court
| Venue | Games | Mavericks record | Mavericks ATS | Mavericks ML units | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Mavericks home court | 20 | 14-6 | 12-7-1 | +2.93u | 8-12-0 |
| At Pelicans home court | 19 | 7-12 | 8-11 | -5.17u | 13-6-0 |
Last 15 Mavericks vs Pelicans games with closing lines
| Date | Game | Score | Closing spread | ATS | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mavericks at Pelicans | 111-129 | Pelicans -8.5 | Pelicans covered | 240.5 | Under |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Mavericks at Pelicans | 113-119 | Mavericks -1.5 | Pelicans covered | 241.5 | Under |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Pelicans at Mavericks | 115-118 | Mavericks -3.5 | Pelicans covered | 234 | Under |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Pelicans at Mavericks | 101-99 | Mavericks -8.5 | Pelicans covered | 225.5 | Under |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Pelicans at Mavericks | 103-111 | Mavericks -5.5 | Mavericks covered | 235.5 | Under |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Mavericks at Pelicans | 137-136 | Mavericks -1.5 | Pelicans covered | 232.5 | Over |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Mavericks at Pelicans | 116-119 | Pelicans -1.5 | Pelicans covered | 221.5 | Over |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Pelicans at Mavericks | 91-132 | Mavericks -12.5 | Mavericks covered | 223.5 | Under |
| Jan 15, 2024 | Pelicans at Mavericks | 120-125 | Pelicans -4.5 | Mavericks covered | 235.5 | Over |
| Jan 13, 2024 | Pelicans at Mavericks | 118-108 | Mavericks -5.5 | Pelicans covered | 227.5 | Under |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Mavericks at Pelicans | 110-131 | Mavericks -3.5 | Pelicans covered | 239.5 | Over |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Mavericks at Pelicans | 136-124 | Mavericks -3.5 | Mavericks covered | 237.5 | Over |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Mavericks at Pelicans | 106-113 | Mavericks -2.5 | Pelicans covered | 233.5 | Under |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Pelicans at Mavericks | 106-111 | Mavericks -4.5 | Mavericks covered | 223.5 | Under |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Pelicans at Mavericks | 117-127 | Mavericks -9 | Mavericks covered | 223 | Over |
Methodology
Final scores and closing lines for every regular season game since 2016-17 come from the Bet Legend game database, and every game is checked against ESPN's official final score; play in, playoff and NBA Cup championship games are excluded (the Cup final does not count in the standings). A team covers when its final margin plus its closing spread is above zero, and an exact landing is a push. Moneyline units risk 1 unit at the closing price. ATS units, where shown, use the sportsbook closing spread and price that ESPN publishes (DraftKings or ESPN BET); from 2024-25 on that close is also the spread used for the ATS record. A back to back is a game played the day after the team's previous game. These are market results, not BetLegend picks; our own picks are on the NBA betting record page.
FAQ
Who leads the Mavericks vs Pelicans series since 2016-17?
The Mavericks, 21-18 in regular season meetings.
What is the Mavericks ATS record against the Pelicans?
20-18-1 against the closing spread since 2016-17; the Pelicans are 18-20-1.
How do favorites do in Mavericks vs Pelicans games?
The spread favorite won 26 of 39 meetings outright and went 20-18 against the spread.
Do Mavericks vs Pelicans games go over or under?
21 overs, 18 unders and 0 pushes; the average closing total was 224.4 and the games averaged 228.5 points.
When did the Mavericks and Pelicans last play?
Mar 16, 2026: the Pelicans won 129-111.