The New Orleans Pelicans (2-13) visit the Dallas Mavericks (4-12) Friday in NBA Cup group play. Tip-off from American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, is at 8:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0

The Pelicans are mired in a 7-game losing streak. Their last win was a 101-99 road win over the Mavericks as 8.5-point underdogs on Nov. 5. They are coming off a 125-118 home loss to the Denver Nuggets , covering the 10.5-point spread as underdogs with the Over (235) cashing.

The Mavs have lost 2 straight games, 5 of 6 and they are 2-8 in their last 10. They last played on Wednesday, a 113-111 road loss to the New York Knick

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