New Orleans Pelicans at Dallas Mavericks Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, November 5, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/05/2025, 12:10 AM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night at American Airlines Center. New Orleans is completing a back-to-back after playing at home Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The Pelicans are 0–6 overall and 0–4 away, after a 137–106 loss at Oklahoma City. The Mavericks are 2–5 overall and 2–3 at home, after a 110–102 loss at Houston. Build your bankroll with free NBA picks.

Game Information for Pelicans vs Mavericks

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 5, 9:30 PM ET

Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

TV: KFAA-TV

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New Orleans Pelicans Preview

New Orleans is averaging 107.7 points per game on 42.1% shooting with 22.0 assists. Zion Williamson leads the Pelicans, averaging 22.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists while shooting 48.7%. Jordan Poole is averaging 18.3 points, and Trey Murphy III adds 14.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The Pelicans are making 11.7 threes per game at 34.0% and are averaging 8.3 steals, but turnovers are too high at 14.0 per game.

On the interior, Yves Missi has provided 1.2 blocks per game, and Derik Queen adds size off the bench. Herb Jones is averaging 9.3 points and adds on-ball defense with 1.2 steals per game. New Orleans is averaging 40.7 rebounds and needs steadier half-court offense after losing three of the last four. Zion Williamson and Yves Missi were listed as game-time decisions on Tuesday and Dejounte Murray remains out.

Dallas Mavericks Preview

Dallas is averaging 108.2 points per game on 44.2% shooting with 23.2 assists per game. Anthony Davis leads the team, averaging 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds this season, but he is out for Wednesday. D’Angelo Russell is averaging 14.2 points and 5.0 assists, while P.J. Washington averages 13.7 points and 7.7 rebounds. Rookie Cooper Flagg adds 13.8 points and 6.5 rebounds, and Max Christie contributes 12.0 points on strong shooting.

The Mavericks are averaging 43.3 rebounds and 16.5 turnovers per game and are hitting 32.8% from three (10.3 makes). Daniel Gafford plays well in the paint at both ends and is rebounding well since returning from an injury. Dereck Lively II is out, and Dante Exum is a game-time call. Dallas needs better possessions and solid defensive rebounding to control the pace against New Orleans’ attack led by Williamson and Poole.

New Orleans Pelicans at Dallas Mavericks Prediction

Dallas has the steadier half-court scoring and a small edge on the glass, while New Orleans is still searching for answers late in games that have gotten away. With Russell as the court leader and Washington active on the boards, the Mavericks will win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction: Dallas Mavericks win and cover ATS 114-106.