The Mavericks came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

The Dallas Mavericks head to Smoothie King Center to face the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavs are 25-22, which puts the team in ninth place. The Pelicans are 12-35, which puts the team in 14th place.

A pair of Western Conference foes on opposite ends of the standings face off on Friday, Jan. 24 when the Memphis Grizzlies host the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn.

The New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) and Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) meet Friday. Tip-off from FedExForum is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Pelicans vs.

Analyzing Wednesday’s Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NBA has postponed Wednesday night’s game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans after a historic winter storm dumped about a foot of snow in the Big Easy. Tuesday’s winter storm made road travel treacherous in a subtropical city with minimal snow-clearing equipment on hand.