Mavericks vs. Pelicans prediction, odds, line, start time: Advanced computer model releases NBA picks for Wednesday, Mar. 8

The Dallas Mavericks (34-32) and the New Orleans Pelicans (31-34) match up in a conference bout on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET. Dallas is favored by 2 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 234 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds4page). 

Before making any Mavericks vs. Pelicans picks, you NEED to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters Week 20 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 57-30 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $2,300. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Dallas guard Luka Doncic is an outstanding playmaker and scorer in the backcourt. Doncic has the ability to finish with strength around the rim and knock down jumpers from the outside. The 24-year-old is second in the league in scoring (33.3) and sixth in assists (8). In yesterday's contest, Doncic logged 29 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. 

The model also knows New Orleans forward Brandon Ingram has been a solid three-level scorer. Ingram has a knack for creating space and getting clean looks at the rim. The Duke product averages 23.3 points, 5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. He amassed 24 points and seven dimes in his previous outing. 

Now, it has set its sights on Mavericks vs. Pelicans. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits almost 70% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

So who wins Mavericks vs. Pelicans? And which side of the spread hits almost 70% of the time? Join SportsLine now to find out, all from the model that has crushed its top-rated NBA picks against the spread!