Charlotte Hornets (10-28) vs Dallas Mavericks (23-19)
Game Info: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm (Spectrum Center)
Betting Odds: Charlotte Hornets +4.5 -- Over/Under: 222 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA TV
The Dallas Mavericks and the Charlotte Hornets do battle at the Spectrum Center on Monday night. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks have been in terrible shape as they've lost eight of their last 11 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after snapping a three-game skid with a 106-98 home win over the red-hot Thunder on Friday. Kyrie Irving led the team with 25 points and five assists, PJ Washington and Spencer Dinwiddie each scored 16 points while Naji Marshall chipped in with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals. As a team, the Mavericks shot 49 percent from the field and 16 of 41 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they surrendered a 20-point lead. The Mavs made up for it in the fourth quarter where they held the Thunder to just 22 points to escape with the impressive upset win at home. The Mavs will meet the Wolves after this game.
Charlotte Hornets
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been in decent shape as they've won three of their past four games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Bulls in a 125-123 road win on Friday. LaMelo Ball led the team with 26 points and nine assists in his first game against his brother Lonzo Ball, Miles Bridges added 21 points while Mark Williams chipped in with 19 points, 19 rebounds, and three assists. As a team, the Hornets shot 50 percent from the field and 13 of 34 from the 3-point line. The Hornets wasted an early 14-point lead and started to fall behind before they opened the fourth quarter on a decisive 12-0 run to escape with the narrow road win.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last five road games against Southeast Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Hornets have won four of their last seven games as underdogs against the Mavericks following a win.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Hornets' last six games.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 16 games at Spectrum Center against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mavericks have won 13 of their last 14 games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Mavericks' last nine day games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets' last four day games at Spectrum Center following a road win has gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Mavericks are still missing Luka Doncic, Dwight Powell, and Jaden Hardy, while the Hornets are coming in with a full squad once again. The Mavericks were really doing it tough before they took down the surging Thunder in a surprise upset on Friday, while the Hornets were ice-cold before winning three of their past four games. It's hard to back either team with any confidence at the moment, but while the Hornets have shown improvement recently, I still prefer a play on the Mavericks at the short line in this spot.
Peter’s Pick Dallas -4.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
