SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks on Friday

Still without recent addition Anthony Davis, the Dallas Mavericks (30-26) are all set to host the New Orleans Pelicans (13-42) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Despite Davis’ absence, the Mavericks are on a two-game winning streak and are currently eighth in the Western Conference.

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

The Mavericks will be without their top three big men for the next seven games. The team has pivoted by playing small-ball lineups.

Anthony Davis has been out of the Mavericks' lineup since Feb. 8, but is making 'good progress' in his recovery.

The Dallas Mavericks announced that Anthony Davis is "making good progress" in his recovery from a left adductor strain. Davis, who sustained the injury during his debut game with the Mavericks after a major trade involving Luka Doncic, is set to be re-evaluated in two weeks.

The Dallas Mavericks took the NBA by storm earlier this month with a massive trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 14-year-old (2029 first-round pick).

Though Kyrie Irving stayed put at this year's NBA trade deadline, the team around him changed drastically. In one of the biggest trades in NBA history, the Dallas Mavericks sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in return for Anthony Davis.