Charlotte Hornets (23-50) vs. Dallas Mavericks (36-37)
March 24, 2023 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks -16.5; Over/Under: -
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The Charlotte Hornets and Dallas Mavericks meet Friday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 111.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 117.4 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Terry Rozier is averaging 21.4 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Kelly Oubre Jr. is averaging 20.5 points and 5.2 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 113.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33 points and 8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 28.4 points and 5.1 rebounds. Christian Wood is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.7 rebounds per game.
The Charlotte Hornets are a complete mess, and that includes losing their last 5 games by an average of 12.6 points. However, the Dallas Mavericks have had issues finishing games, they don’t play a lick of defense, and they’ve been dealing with roster issues with Luka and Kyrie missing time. I’m not laying big chalk with the Mavs regardless of whom they’re playing. Give me the Hornets and the points.
