Analyzing Wednesday’s Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Celtics opened as the eight-point favorite with movement on both sides depending where you look, moving Boston either up or down half a point. The C’s are 7-1-1 in their last nine meetings against the Mavs, while Dallas is just 4-10 ATS in its last 14 outings.

The Timberwolves are currently 12-11 on the road with a point differential of +2, while the Mavericks have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home.

Today's Mavericks vs. Hornets predictions expect Kyrie Irving to keep showing some rust from a scoring perspective in Charlotte.