Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction 1/20/2025

The Dallas Mavericks (23-19) travel to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (10-28) on Monday, January 20th. This game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte and televised on NBA. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 12:00 ET.

Mavericks vs Hornets

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The Mavericks Are Coming Off A Win

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 total score of 204 points fell short of the 221-point O/U line.

Dallas went on a 10-0 run early, jumping out to a 13-0 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Thunder 41-17. After OKC responded with a 33-14 3rd quarter, the Mavericks edged ahead 77-76 going into the 4th and closed out the game by winning the final quarter 29-22.

The Hornets Are Coming Off A Win

Charlotte improved to 10-28 this season with a 125-123 win over the Bulls on Friday. The Hornets, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 248.5 exceeded the O/U line of 235.5 by 12.5 points.

Charlotte led 36-29 after the 1st quarter, but the Bulls took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, going on a 10-0 run at one point. The Hornets responded by holding the Bulls to 20 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 27 to complete the comeback.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 25 points and 5 assists in their win over the Thunder, shooting 47.4% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington each added 16 points, with Dinwiddie making 4 threes at 44.4% and Washington shooting 75% from the field.

Dallas connected on 16 threes at a 39% rate, shooting 49.3% overall. Naji Marshall contributed 14 points, scoring 9 in the 4th quarter, while Irving added 11 points in the 2nd quarter.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

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LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 26 points and 9 assists in their 125-123 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% from the floor.

As a team, the Hornets shot 50% overall, connecting on 13 threes at a 38.2% rate. Seth Curry and Nick Smith each chipped in 15 points, with Curry scoring 11 in the opening quarter and Smith adding 10 in the 2nd.

Mavericks Team Defense

Defensively, the Mavericks were strong in the 2nd quarter, holding the Thunder to just 17 points, and they allowed only 22 points in the 4th to secure the win. Overall, they gave up 98 points while allowing Oklahoma City to shoot 38% from the field.

Dallas struggled to defend the three, with the Thunder hitting 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Mavericks sent Oklahoma City to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws. Dallas finished with 11 steals and 7 blocks.

Hornets Team Defense

The Mavericks’ defense held the Thunder to just 98 points on Friday, including a strong 2nd quarter where they allowed only 17 points. Despite a rough 3rd quarter, giving up 33 points, Dallas tightened up in the 4th, allowing 22 points to secure the win.

Dallas limited Oklahoma City to 38% shooting overall, but the Thunder hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Mavericks sent the Thunder to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws. Defensively, Dallas recorded 11 steals and 7 blocks.

Mavericks vs Hornets Trends

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 114 points per game in these contests.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 3-1-1 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-0-1 in these scenarios.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 0-3.

Mavericks vs Hornets Prediction

The Hornets come in as the underdog at +5.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 223.5 and our model has the Mavericks and Hornets finishing with a combined 212 points. Our pick is to take the under.


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