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Game time: April 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Spectrum Center — Charlotte, NC

Article updated Apr 8, 10:15 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Charlotte Hornets in a conference matchup on Tuesday evening. The Mavericks, with a season record of 2-2, are coming off a home win

Game outlook

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Charlotte Hornets in a conference matchup on Tuesday evening. The Mavericks, with a season record of 2-2, are coming off a home win against the Rockets, while the Hornets, at 19-59, suffered a road loss to Oklahoma City. In their previous meeting, Dallas secured a 124-118 victory over Charlotte. Dallas opens as the betting favorite at -10.5, with the line remaining steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mavericks -626 | Hornets +455

Spread: Mavericks -10.5 (-110) | Hornets +10.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 221.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 86%.

Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are currently performing exceptionally well, holding the top spot in their division with a two-game lead over the Pelicans. They have been one of the standout teams in the NBA recently, winning nine of their last ten games. Despite a minor knee injury, Luka Doncic has been a key player for the team, averaging 33.9 points per game. The Mavericks have also been strong defensively, allowing 107 or fewer points in four of their last five games. With a power ranking of 11, the Mavericks excel offensively, hitting an average of 48.18% of their field goals and 37.30% of their three-pointers, ranking them 6th in the league. Defensively, they allow an average of 47.49% field goals and 36.80% three-pointers, placing them 20th. Overall, the Mavericks are 48-30 for the season and have been a consistent performer both on offense and defense.

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Charlotte Hornets Analysis

The Charlotte Hornets are wrapping up an eight-game homestand, with a mixed record of winning four of their last five games. Despite recent losses, the team has shown promise with Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller leading the scoring charge. However, Vasilije Micic has struggled with shooting consistency. The Hornets rank 29th in offense and 21st in defense, averaging 106.30 points scored and conceding 116.55 points per game. Dallas has had the upper hand in recent matchups, going 2-1 against Charlotte. The Hornets' shooting percentages rank in the bottom half of the league, with room for improvement in field goals and three-pointers. Defensively, they struggle in allowing opponents to shoot at a high percentage. Overall, the Hornets have room for improvement in both offense and defense as they continue their season.

Dallas Mavericks Dominate While Charlotte Hornets Struggle: A Tale of Two NBA Teams

The Dallas Mavericks are on a hot streak, winning nine of their last ten games with their only loss being a close game against Golden State. In comparison, the Charlotte Hornets have struggled recently, losing eight of their last ten matches. Dallas has proven to be the superior offensive squad, averaging 117.6 points per 100 possessions, while Charlotte only averages 108.5 points per 100 possessions. The Mavericks have also been playing excellent defense, allowing an average of only 109 points in their last five games. On the other hand, the Hornets have been lacking scoring power, often failing to reach 100 points in games. It is worth noting that three out of Dallas' last four victories have been by a margin of at least 10 points.

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SportsJaw Mavericks vs Hornets archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mavericks vs Hornets matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Dallas Mavericks-626 → -800Moved
  • Moneyline · Charlotte Hornets+455 → +550Moved
  • Spread · Dallas Mavericks-10.5 (-110) → -12.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Charlotte Hornets+10.5 (-110) → +12.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over221.5 (-110) → 224.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under221.5 (-110) → 224.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Dallas Mavericks
2-2 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Charlotte Hornets
3-1 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-09T02:15:19.464Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Dallas Mavericks are currently performing exceptionally well, holding the top spot in their division with a two-game lead over the Pelicans. They have been one of the standout teams in the NBA recently, winning nine of their last ten games. Despite a minor knee injury, Luka Doncic has been a key player for the team, averaging 33.9 points per game. The Mavericks have also been strong defensively, allowing 107 or fewer points in four of their last five games. With a power ranking of 11, the Mavericks excel offensively, hitting an average of 48.18% of their field goals and 37.30% of their three-pointers, ranking them 6th in the league. Defensively, they allow an average of 47.49% field goals and 36.80% three-pointers, placing them 20th. Overall, the Mavericks are 48-30 for the season and have been a consistent performer both on offense and defense.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Dallas Mavericks defeated Charlotte Hornets 130-104

Dallas Mavericks defeated Charlotte Hornets 130-104 on April 9, 2024, a 26-point decision in the series. Dallas Mavericks' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 36-18. Against SportsJaw's recorded Dallas Mavericks -12.5 (-110) spread, Dallas Mavericks covered, while the 234 combined points finished over the recorded total of 224.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CovergirlTotal · Over 221.5 (-110)Win
  • Sammy52Spread · Charlotte Hornets +10.5 (-110)Loss
  • DtownsendTotal · Over 221.5 (-110)Win
  • MrpinkTotal · Under 221.5 (-110)Loss
  • JtgarciaTotal · Over 221.5 (-110)Win
  • PeytoncTotal · Under 221.5 (-110)Loss
  • JoeThomasSpread · Charlotte Hornets +10.5 (-110)Loss
  • Leadpipe_LocksTotal · Over 221.5 (-110)Win
  • FlyigglesflySpread · Charlotte Hornets +10.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThetotalerTotal · Under 221.5 (-110)Loss
  • MikeVargasTotal · Over 221.5 (-110)Win
  • 1118240754Spread · Dallas Mavericks -10.5 (-110)Win
  • MtgoldsteinSpread · Charlotte Hornets +10.5 (-110)Loss
  • MbcSpread · Dallas Mavericks -10.5 (-110)Win
  • SfdanSpread · Charlotte Hornets +10.5 (-110)Loss
  • GeauxtigersTotal · Over 221.5 (-110)
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  • ThinkmakegrowSpread · Charlotte Hornets +10.5 (-110)Loss
  • BadmanSpread · Dallas Mavericks -10.5 (-110)Win
  • JaredkuntzSpread · Dallas Mavericks -12.5 (-110)Win
  • DerekFisherTotal · Over 221 (-110)Win
  • EljefeSpread · Dallas Mavericks -12.5 (-110)Win
  • TjwinsTotal · Under 221 (-110)Loss
  • AdrianMariucciSpread · Dallas Mavericks -12.5 (-110)Win
  • SwamipicksSpread · Dallas Mavericks -12.5 (-110)Win
  • DoclocksSpread · Charlotte Hornets +12.5 (-110)Loss
  • MiamimikeTotal · Under 221.5 (-110)Loss
  • 72dolphinsSpread · Charlotte Hornets +12.5 (-110)Loss
  • MikehuffSpread · Charlotte Hornets +12.5 (-110)Loss
  • JamescashiolaSpread · Charlotte Hornets +13 (-110)Loss
  • MackintoshSpread · Charlotte Hornets +13 (-110)Loss
  • Roderick806Spread · Dallas Mavericks -13 (-110)Win
  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Over 222 (-110)Win
  • AdrianMariucciTotal · Under 222 (-110)Loss