The Pelicans are banged up and coming off a tough game last night.
Dallas played one of their worst games of the season vs Celtics on THursday and shot poorly. Luka didn't even make a 3-pointer.

Without Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram the Pelicans aren't the same team. Doncic has had a ton of success against New Orleans as in two games last season he dropped 49 and 37 points and throughout his career is averaging 30 PPG. The Pelicans will likely struggle and the Mavs are one of the top teams at home and should roll by double digits here.