The New Orleans Pelicans (3-5) kick off a four-game road trip with a stop in Texas first, squaring off against the Dallas Mavericks (1-8) Friday evening.
Now, I am not guaranteeing this win because 1) it’s the NBA and these are all professional athletes, and 2) this is the Jekyll and Hyde Pelicans we are talking about. However, let’s just say that the Pelicans are rightfully the favorites to win this game.
Key Matchup
Let’s go with the rookie, Dennis Smith Jr. versus Pelican defenders. For Dallas, it has been a rough start to Dirk Nowitzki’s farewell tour, but Smith is an exciting player to watch regardless if you are a Mavericks fan or not.