Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks Matchup

Keep reading to see our Mavericks vs Hornets NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Mavericks have a road matchup with Charlotte at 23-19.
  • Defensively, Dallas are giving up 111.8 points per game.
  • The Mavericks are coming off a 106-98 win vs. the Hornets.
  • The Hornets play host to the Mavericks with a 10-28 record.
  • Charlotte has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (29th).
  • The Hornets are coming off a 125-123 win vs. the Mavericks.

Mavericks vs Hornets Prediction

Today at 12:00 ET, the Charlotte Hornets will host the Dallas Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. The Hornets are currently on a 2-game win streak and have a record of 10-28, which is good for 13th in the Eastern Conference. The Mavericks are 23-19 and are 7th in the Western Conference.

Dallas is favored by 5.5 points and the over/under line is set at 223.5. The game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte and can be seen on NBA TV.

Mavericks vs. Hornets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Dallas Mavericks at Charlotte Hornets
  • Where: Charlotte at Spectrum Center
  • Date: Monday, January 20th
  • Betting Odds DAL -5.5, DAL -214 | CHA +179 O/U 223.5

Mavericks Preview: Can Dallas Grab a Win on the Road?

The Mavericks improved to 23-19 on the season with a 106-98 win over the Thunder on Friday. Dallas, who were +3 point underdogs going into the game, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 204, falling short of the 221-point O/U line.

Dallas took control early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 3-0 to 13-0. After a dominant 2nd quarter where they outscored OKC 41-17, the Mavericks stumbled in the 3rd, getting outscored 33-14. However, they bounced back in the 4th, outscoring the Thunder 29-22 to seal the win.

In their win over the Thunder, the Mavericks hit 16 threes at a 39% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 49.3%. Kyrie Irving led the way with 25 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington each added 16, with Washington shooting 75% from the field.

Irving scored 11 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Dinwiddie contributed 7 in the 4th. Naji Marshall also stepped up late, scoring 9 of his 14 points in the final period.

The Mavericks' defense was strong on Friday, holding the Thunder to just 98 points on 38% shooting. They were particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, allowing only 17 points, and they closed out the game well, giving up just 22 points in the 4th.

Even though the Thunder hit 20 threes at a 43% rate, the Mavericks limited their trips to the free-throw line, where they went 8/12. Dallas also added 11 steals and 7 blocks in the win.

Hornets Preview: Can The Hornets Secure a Home Victory?

The Mavericks improved to 23-19 on the season with a 106-98 win over the Thunder on Friday. Dallas, who were +3 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 204 points fell short of the 221-point line.

Dallas went on a 10-0 run early, taking the score from 3-0 to 13-0. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring OKC 41-17. The Thunder responded in the 3rd, winning the quarter 33-14. Heading into the 4th with a 77-76 lead, the Mavericks closed out the game by outscoring the Thunder 29-22 in the final period.

LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 26 points and 9 assists in their win over the Bulls, despite shooting just 36.8% from the field. Miles Bridges added 21 points, hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip, while Mark Williams contributed 19 points and 19 rebounds, shooting 52.9%.

As a team, the Hornets shot 50% from the field and made 13 threes at a 38.2% rate. Seth Curry and Nick Smith each scored 15 points, with Curry putting up 11 in the 1st quarter, and Smith adding 10 in the 2nd.

Despite a rough 2nd quarter where the Hornets gave up 42 points, they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 20 points to secure the win. Overall, they allowed the Bulls to shoot 50% from the field.

From three-point range, the Hornets allowed 14 made threes on 35% shooting. They sent the Bulls to the line 14 times, where they hit 13 free throws. Defensively, the Hornets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.

Mavericks vs Hornets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, Dallas has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 114 points per game.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-4-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 108 points per game in these contests.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-0-1.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.

Mavericks vs Hornets Prediction

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