Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction 2/27/25 NBA Picks

Dallas Mavericks (31-28) vs Charlotte Hornets (14-43)

Game Info: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 8:30 pm (American Airlines Center)

Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks -10.5 -- Over/Under: 223.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: KFAA-TV

The Charlotte Hornets invade the American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets have been in a major slump as they've lost 13 of their last 15 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a four-game slide after getting trounced by the Warriors in a 128-92 road defeat on Tuesday. KJ Simpson led the team with 16 points, Seth Curry added 14 points off the bench while Mark Williams chipped in with 12 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. As a team, the Hornets shot just 37 percent from the field and 11 of 40 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace from the start. They never looked like they were a real threat after falling behind by 15 points going into halftime. Damion Baugh had a rough game as he shot just two of 13 for his nine points and five turnovers, while Miles Bridges shot just two of 11 from the field and zero of five from the 3-point line for his nine points. 

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks have been in fine form as they have won five of their last eight games overall. But they are now looking to avoid a third straight defeat after falling short to the Lakers in a 107-99 road defeat on Tuesday. Kyrie Irving led the team with 35 points, seven rebounds and four assists on 12 of 27 shooting, Klay Thompson knocked down five 3-pointers to finish with 22 points. While Max Christie chipped in with 10 points, no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Mavericks shot just 35 percent from the field and 17 of 44 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and had to work their way back from a 16-point deficit to tie the scores. However, the lack of scoring from the role players came back to bite them as the Lakers closed the final 5:10 on a 16-8 run to slip away. 

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

  • The Hornets have lost 19 of their last 20 night games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Mavericks have won each of their last eight home games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games.
  • The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games following a road loss.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

  • The Hornets have won each of their last two games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
  • The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at American Airlines Center against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
  • The Hornets have covered the spread in five of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of the Mavericks' last eight games as favorites following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Four of the Hornets' last five games against the Mavericks following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction

The Hornets are keeping an eye on LaMelo Ball who is listed as day to day for this one, while the Mavericks have ruled out Anthony Davis, and they have Dwight Powell listed as questionable for this one. The Hornets just can't buy a win these days, and it's hard to back them if there's a chance that Ball doesn't play, as he is just so important on the offensive end of the floor. The Mavericks dropped their last two games, but those were against the red-hot Warriors and the Lakers, so I think they will enjoy the drop in competition in this matchup. With that being said, I like the Mavericks to bounce back with a massive win and cover at home against this slumping Hornets team with nothing to play for.
 

Peter’s Pick Dallas -10.5

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