Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction 1/29/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Charlotte Hornets and Dallas Mavericks meet Thursday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. 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 beat the 76ers and Grizzlies, and they play the Spurs next. The Hornets have won 7 of their last 10 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20 points and 3.5 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.3 points and 5 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Bridges is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Lakers and Timberwolves, and they play the Rockets next. The Mavs have won 4 of their last 6 games.

The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 114.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 20.4 points and 2.8 assists, while Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.8 points and 6.3 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Naji Marshall is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

• The Mavericks have won each of their last six home games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Hornets have lost four of their last six games as road favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games following a road win.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Hornets have won each of their last nine games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as road favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at American Airlines Center against Hornets teams that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Hornets’ last nine night games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Mavericks’ last seven night games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Dallas Mavericks Player Facts

• Dwight Powell is one of only 14 players in the league to have recorded 6+ steals in a game this season.
• Naji Marshall is one of only 15 players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Moussa Diabate is one of only 14 players in the league to have recorded 6+ steals in a game this season.
• Brandon Miller ranks 5th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (3.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Nine different Mavericks players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
• The Mavericks rank 29th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.4).
• The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.4).
• The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.

Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Report

The Mavericks will be without Dante Exum, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, and Anthony Davis. Moussa Cisse is doubtful. Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson are questionable.

The Hornets will be without Mason Plumlee and KJ Simpson.

Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction

Both teams played last night and while I usually give the home team that didn’t have to travel the edge, the Mavs aren’t playing well and are even more banged up than before. Also, I’ve been talking up the Hornets over the last couple of weeks and here they are with wins in 7 of their last 10 games. The Hornets are a young team finally starting to figure things out and the confidence should be building as well. The Hornets have 11 road wins this season. It will take some getting used to backing the Hornets in the favorite role, but here we are folks. Give me the Hornets.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4.5