The New Orleans Pelicans clash with the struggling Dallas Mavericks. A pivotal home game looms, impacting draft odds and momentum. Key injuries and betting lines dissected.
The New Orleans Pelicans begin a quick four-game home stand on Monday night as the Dallas Mavericks come to town.
The Pelicans are now 22-46. This would be a big win as the Mavericks are one game ahead of them in the standings, with this as an opportunity to jump another team and worsen the odds of the pick going to the Atlanta Hawks.
Dallas is just 2-8 in their last 10 games, with a win on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
Here is a quick rundown of important information to know before the game tips off on Monday:
When is New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks
Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM CT
Location: Smoothie King Center (New Orleans, LA)
How to Watch New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks
Streaming: Pelicans+, NBA League Pass, NBA TV
TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Local Radio: WWL 870 AM
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Lines
Moneyline: NO -355
Spread: NO -8.5
Over/Under: 240.5
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks Projected Starting Lineups
Pelicans: Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey, Herb Jones, Zion Williamson
Mavericks: Ryan Nembhard, Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall, P.J. Washington
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks Injury Updates
Dejounte Murray was listed as questionable with an illness, but that is the only change for New Orleans. Bryce McGowens remains out with a right small toe fracture, the only injury.
Missing Murray would hurt, as he's been playing on another level over these past few games. He's looked good since coming back from his Achilles tear, and the Pelicans are much better with him in the lineup right now.
Dallas has a bit longer injury report. Klay Thompson is doubtful for the rest of the back-to-back. Daniel Gafford is doubtful due to an illness. Caleb Martin is questionable with right plantar fascia soreness; he played eight minutes on Sunday. Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II are out. Moussa Cisse, John Poulakidas and Tyler Smith are questionable to be called up from the G League.
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