Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Tuesday

NBA Betting Preview: Mavericks vs Hornets

The Dallas Mavericks tip off against the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Our wager is the Hornets against the spread. Back the favorites off -11.5 at odds of -114 and be confident they can cover the line against the Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 100-87 in their previous game. This was at home to Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. Caleb Martin led the way with 18 points, while Max Christie added 14 and Brandon Williams chipped in 14.

Charlotte Hornets have enjoyed four straight wins, most recently beating Portland Trail Blazers 109-93. It was a home success at Spectrum Center. Brandon Miller scored 26 points, with Coby White adding 20 and LaMelo Ball 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hornets won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 123-121 triumph when facing the Mavs at American Airlines Center. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	30	31	0.492	116	113	3	13-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	4W
Mavericks	21	39	0.35	113.9	117.7	-3.8	14-19	7-20	3-10	11-29	2-8	3L

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2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Mavs are averaging 114.4 points, 42.3 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 7.3 steals and 3.5 blocks while shooting 47.9% from the field and 71.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 123.7 points and 45.1 rebounds per contest.

Naji Marshall is averaging 18.1 points, Marvin Bagley III 6.2 rebounds and Brandon Williams 4.5 assists, while Klay Thompson averages 2.0 (37.7%) 3-pointers made.

The Hornets have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.5 points, 47.5 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 8.8 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field and 85.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 107.1 points and 37.6 rebounds.

Brandon Miller is averaging 22.1 points, Moussa Diabate 6.2 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 6.6 assists, while Kon Knueppel has an average of 4.5 (50.6%) 3-pointers made.

Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Take on Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There’s a case to be made for Hornets on the spread in this NBA matchup. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -11.5 line at odds of -114 considering they should be superior.

Our expert basketball predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NBA stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Mavericks vs Hornets stats:

• The -11.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 4 consecutive games.
• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 2 consecutive games.

Hornets -11.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks 103 - 119 Hornets

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Hornets on the correct score lines. For example, a 119-103 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Charlotte Hornets have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -625 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 86% chance of winning. At +460, Dallas Mavericks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 12.5 and the total points line is currently 229.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those that want to back Under 229.5 can find odds of -110 available.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless, and it’s awesome to have so many alternatives.

Moneyline

Mavericks

+460

Hornets

-625

Point Spread

Mavericks +12.5

-108

Hornets -12.5

-112

Total Points

Under 229.5

-110

Over 229.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

The Hornets have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 108.60 points on average and giving up 103.60.

The Mavs have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 115.00 points scored and 119.70 points allowed.

The Hornets beat the Mavs 110-105 in their most recent meeting at Spectrum Center. Over the last 9 head-to-head clashes at Spectrum Center, the Mavs have secured six victories, as the Hornets have picked up three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O229.5	U229.5
Charlotte Hornets Home Stats		6-4	212.20	108.60	103.60	2	8
Dallas Mavericks Away Stats		3-7	234.70	115.00	119.70	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
• U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks Stats

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 238.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 234.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 229.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 229.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.40 pts and allowed 123.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.00 pts and allowed 119.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 223.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 212.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 229.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 229.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.50 pts and allowed 107.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 108.60 pts and allowed 103.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.00 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 9.40 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.20 (71.89%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.3, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 32.70
• Assists: 24.10
• Blocks: 3.50
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 16.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.90 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.70 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.10 (70.74%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.1, Offensive 9.50, Defensive 33.60
• Assists: 25.00
• Blocks: 3.60
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 15.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 20.40 (49%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 19.50 (42%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.20 (85.15%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.5, Offensive 15.40, Defensive 32.10
• Assists: 26.30
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 8.80
• Turnovers : 15.80
• Personal Fouls: 18.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 21.90 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.20 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.20 (81.7%)
• Rebounds: Total 49.1, Offensive 15.10, Defensive 34.00
• Assists: 24.80
• Blocks: 3.40
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 16.20
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	40	20	0.667	115	107.4	7.6	20-9	20-11	9-5	26-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	39	22	0.639	117.2	111.1	6.1	23-8	16-14	10-3	26-15	6-4	2W
Raptors	35	25	0.583	114	112	2	16-15	19-10	4-9	27-15	6-4	1W
76ers	33	27	0.55	116.4	115.9	0.5	16-15	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1L
Nets	15	45	0.25	107	115.4	-8.4	8-22	7-23	3-10	11-26	2-8	8L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	14	0.763	117.3	109.4	7.9	24-7	21-7	10-3	30-7	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	38	24	0.613	119.2	115	4.2	20-11	18-13	7-5	24-15	7-3	1W
Bucks	26	33	0.441	111.8	115.7	-3.9	14-14	12-19	8-5	19-21	6-4	2L
Bulls	25	36	0.41	115.8	120.1	-4.3	16-17	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1W
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	32	29	0.525	119.8	117	2.8	18-11	14-18	5-5	16-18	5-5	1W
Magic	31	28	0.525	114.6	114.4	0.2	18-12	13-16	6-5	19-19	6-4	2L
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Hornets	30	31	0.492	116	113	3	13-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	4W
Wizards	16	43	0.271	112.2	123	-10.8	11-20	5-23	2-9	11-27	3-7	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	47	15	0.758	119.2	107.9	11.3	25-7	22-8	9-3	34-9	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	38	23	0.623	119.1	114.6	4.5	20-11	18-12	8-5	23-17	7-3	3W
Nuggets	37	24	0.607	120.3	116	4.3	16-12	21-12	5-4	21-13	4-6	2L
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Jazz	18	42	0.3	117.8	125.7	-7.9	11-20	7-22	1-9	10-29	3-7	5L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	36	24	0.6	115.9	115.5	0.4	17-12	19-12	8-7	25-15	5-5	2W
Suns	34	26	0.567	112.1	111.4	0.7	20-12	14-14	9-6	23-18	4-6	1W
Warriors	31	29	0.517	115.6	114.1	1.5	19-12	12-17	6-5	21-18	4-6	1L
Clippers	28	31	0.475	112.1	112.3	-0.2	15-13	13-18	7-5	18-18	5-5	1W
Kings	14	48	0.226	110.3	121.2	-10.9	9-20	5-28	2-9	10-32	2-8	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	43	17	0.717	118	111.8	6.2	21-6	22-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1L
Rockets	37	22	0.627	114.5	109.2	5.3	20-7	17-15	6-5	21-16	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	23	36	0.39	115.7	117.7	-2	12-17	11-19	6-6	18-23	3-7	2W
Mavericks	21	39	0.35	113.9	117.7	-3.8	14-19	7-20	3-10	11-29	2-8	3L
Pelicans	19	43	0.306	115.1	120.4	-5.3	11-21	8-22	6-7	12-27	6-4	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	14	0.763	117.3	109.4	7.9	24-7	21-7	10-3	30-7	8-2	3W
Celtics	40	20	0.667	115	107.4	7.6	20-9	20-11	9-5	26-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	39	22	0.639	117.2	111.1	6.1	23-8	16-14	10-3	26-15	6-4	2W
Cavaliers	38	24	0.613	119.2	115	4.2	20-11	18-13	7-5	24-15	7-3	1W
Raptors	35	25	0.583	114	112	2	16-15	19-10	4-9	27-15	6-4	1W
76ers	33	27	0.55	116.4	115.9	0.5	16-15	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1L
Magic	31	28	0.525	114.6	114.4	0.2	18-12	13-16	6-5	19-19	6-4	2L
Heat	32	29	0.525	119.8	117	2.8	18-11	14-18	5-5	16-18	5-5	1W
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Hornets	30	31	0.492	116	113	3	13-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	4W
Bucks	26	33	0.441	111.8	115.7	-3.9	14-14	12-19	8-5	19-21	6-4	2L
Bulls	25	36	0.41	115.8	120.1	-4.3	16-17	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1W
Wizards	16	43	0.271	112.2	123	-10.8	11-20	5-23	2-9	11-27	3-7	4L
Nets	15	45	0.25	107	115.4	-8.4	8-22	7-23	3-10	11-26	2-8	8L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	47	15	0.758	119.2	107.9	11.3	25-7	22-8	9-3	34-9	7-3	2W
Spurs	43	17	0.717	118	111.8	6.2	21-6	22-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1L
Rockets	37	22	0.627	114.5	109.2	5.3	20-7	17-15	6-5	21-16	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	38	23	0.623	119.1	114.6	4.5	20-11	18-12	8-5	23-17	7-3	3W
Nuggets	37	24	0.607	120.3	116	4.3	16-12	21-12	5-4	21-13	4-6	2L
Lakers	36	24	0.6	115.9	115.5	0.4	17-12	19-12	8-7	25-15	5-5	2W
Suns	34	26	0.567	112.1	111.4	0.7	20-12	14-14	9-6	23-18	4-6	1W
Warriors	31	29	0.517	115.6	114.1	1.5	19-12	12-17	6-5	21-18	4-6	1L
Clippers	28	31	0.475	112.1	112.3	-0.2	15-13	13-18	7-5	18-18	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Grizzlies	23	36	0.39	115.7	117.7	-2	12-17	11-19	6-6	18-23	3-7	2W
Mavericks	21	39	0.35	113.9	117.7	-3.8	14-19	7-20	3-10	11-29	2-8	3L
Pelicans	19	43	0.306	115.1	120.4	-5.3	11-21	8-22	6-7	12-27	6-4	1L
Jazz	18	42	0.3	117.8	125.7	-7.9	11-20	7-22	1-9	10-29	3-7	5L
Kings	14	48	0.226	110.3	121.2	-10.9	9-20	5-28	2-9	10-32	2-8	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	14	0.763	117.3	109.4	7.9	24-7	21-7	10-3	30-7	8-2	3W
Thunder	47	15	0.758	119.2	107.9	11.3	25-7	22-8	9-3	34-9	7-3	2W
Spurs	43	17	0.717	118	111.8	6.2	21-6	22-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1L
Celtics	40	20	0.667	115	107.4	7.6	20-9	20-11	9-5	26-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	39	22	0.639	117.2	111.1	6.1	23-8	16-14	10-3	26-15	6-4	2W
Rockets	37	22	0.627	114.5	109.2	5.3	20-7	17-15	6-5	21-16	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	38	23	0.623	119.1	114.6	4.5	20-11	18-12	8-5	23-17	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	38	24	0.613	119.2	115	4.2	20-11	18-13	7-5	24-15	7-3	1W
Nuggets	37	24	0.607	120.3	116	4.3	16-12	21-12	5-4	21-13	4-6	2L
Lakers	36	24	0.6	115.9	115.5	0.4	17-12	19-12	8-7	25-15	5-5	2W
Raptors	35	25	0.583	114	112	2	16-15	19-10	4-9	27-15	6-4	1W
Suns	34	26	0.567	112.1	111.4	0.7	20-12	14-14	9-6	23-18	4-6	1W
76ers	33	27	0.55	116.4	115.9	0.5	16-15	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1L
Heat	32	29	0.525	119.8	117	2.8	18-11	14-18	5-5	16-18	5-5	1W
Magic	31	28	0.525	114.6	114.4	0.2	18-12	13-16	6-5	19-19	6-4	2L
Warriors	31	29	0.517	115.6	114.1	1.5	19-12	12-17	6-5	21-18	4-6	1L
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Hornets	30	31	0.492	116	113	3	13-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	4W
Clippers	28	31	0.475	112.1	112.3	-0.2	15-13	13-18	7-5	18-18	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Bucks	26	33	0.441	111.8	115.7	-3.9	14-14	12-19	8-5	19-21	6-4	2L
Bulls	25	36	0.41	115.8	120.1	-4.3	16-17	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1W
Grizzlies	23	36	0.39	115.7	117.7	-2	12-17	11-19	6-6	18-23	3-7	2W
Mavericks	21	39	0.35	113.9	117.7	-3.8	14-19	7-20	3-10	11-29	2-8	3L
Pelicans	19	43	0.306	115.1	120.4	-5.3	11-21	8-22	6-7	12-27	6-4	1L
Jazz	18	42	0.3	117.8	125.7	-7.9	11-20	7-22	1-9	10-29	3-7	5L
Wizards	16	43	0.271	112.2	123	-10.8	11-20	5-23	2-9	11-27	3-7	4L
Nets	15	45	0.25	107	115.4	-8.4	8-22	7-23	3-10	11-26	2-8	8L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	48	0.226	110.3	121.2	-10.9	9-20	5-28	2-9	10-32	2-8	1L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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