Betting Line Favors the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Battle with Charlotte Hornets

Betting fans will be hoping their prediction comes true for a key NBA battle which sees the visiting Charlotte Hornets travelling to Dallas to face the Mavericks on Thursday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Charlotte Hornets listed as 5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 200 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.

Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 101-98 result in favor of the Mavericks today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Dallas battles the Charlotte Hornets, currently with a 1-3 mark (2-1-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 1-3 for the Dallas Mavericks and 2-2 for the Charlotte Hornets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs Charlotte injuries news.

The Mavericks - Hornets betting odds would favor the Mavericks if the lines were set according to power rankings. Dallas is rated No. 25 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Charlotte Hornets sit at No. 26.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively the game matches up Dallas's No. 23-ranked offense (98.25 PPG) against a Charlotte Hornets defense that ranks No. 14 at 100 PPG. The Dallas Mavericks have averaged 41.69% from the field per game, less than the Charlotte Hornets have managed so far this NBA season (42.41% on average).