The Dallas Mavericks (36-38) and Charlotte Hornets (24-51) meet Sunday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
This is the 2nd meeting this season between the teams. In the 1st meeting Friday, Charlotte covered the spread as a 15.5-point road underdog in a 117-109 win as the Under 229 cashed. F P.J. Washington Jr. finished with a team-high 28 points for the Hornets, who have won 2 of their last 3 games.
G Luka Dončić had 34 points and 10 rebounds for the Mavericks, who lost their 3rd straight game. Dallas is 3-7 when both G Kyrie Irving and Dončić are in the lineup.
Dallas is 5-5 straight up and against the spread (ATS) vs. Charlotte in the last 10 meetings and the Over is 3-7.
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Mavericks at Hornets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Hornets +360 (bet $100 to win $360)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -9.5 (-118) | Hornets +9.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Mavericks at Hornets key injuries
Mavericks
- F Tim Hardaway Jr. (non-COVID illness) probable
Hornets
- G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
- F Cody Martin (knee) out
- G Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) questionable
- G Terry Rozier (foot) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Mavericks at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 120, Hornets 100
Moneyline
PASS.
Dallas (-450) should not lose 2 straight games to the shorthanded Hornets, but there is no need to risk more than 4 times your potential profit on the moneyline when the Mavericks should win by margin. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET MAVERICKS -9.5 (-118).
Dallas is 3-0-1 ATS in its last 4 road games. Charlotte has struggled to string together good performances lately and is just 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games after covering in its previous contest. Look for Dončić and Irving to get their revenge Sunday after an embarrassing loss as a 15.5-point favorite Friday.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 228.5 (-108).
The Under is 5-1 in Dallas’ last 6 road games and 8-1 in Charlotte’s last 9 after a win. These teams tend to play low-scoring games vs. each other, with the Under hitting in 4 of the last 5 meetings, and Sunday’s matchup should stay Under the total once again as Dallas bounces back defensively after a poor effort Friday.
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