Charlotte Hornets (14-43) vs. Dallas Mavericks (31-28)
February 27, 2025 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks -10; Over/Under: 223
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The Charlotte Hornets and Dallas Mavericks meet Thursday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Mavericks vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Mavericks vs Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Kings and Warriors, and they play the Wizards, Warriors, and Timberwolves next. The Hornets will play their ninth straight road game.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.4 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 46.8 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 26.3 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19.9 points and 7.7 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Warriors and Lakers, and they play the Bucks, Kings, and Grizzlies next. The Mavs have won three straight home games and each of their last four wins have come at home.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 115.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 26 points and 7 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.9 points and 4.8 rebounds. Max Christie is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last nine games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games at American Airlines Center.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games following a road loss.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Mavericks have lost four of their last five games following a road loss.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in five of their last six games against the Mavericks.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Mavericks’ last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Hornets’ last 12 games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Mavericks vs Hornets Injury Report
The Mavs will be without Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, Anthony Davis, and Caleb Martin. PJ Washington and Dwight Powell are questionable.
The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. DaQuan Jeffries is out with a knee injury.
Mavericks vs Hornets Prediction
The Mavs have been able to win games despite all of their injuries, and they’ll be up for this one after coming up short against the Lakers. The Hornets are coming off a historically bad three-game stretch where it’s been blowout after blowout. However, let’s pump the brakes just a bit. The Mavericks are still a severely injured team, and seeing a double-digit lie is crazy. Also, the Hornets have covered 10 of their last 14 games as a double-digit underdog. The Hornets beat the Mavs last month as a four-point underdog. I’m going to take my chances with the Hornets and the points on the road.
