Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks 1/20/2025

• Date: January 20, 2025
• Venue: Spectrum Center

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Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Win Probabilities

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Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks (23-19) face off against the Charlotte Hornets (10-28) in a Monday Day game set to tip off at 12:00:00 at Spectrum Center. The Mavericks are entering this matchup as significant favorites, with a spread of -7.0 and a moneyline of -250, translating to an implied win probability of 69%. Meanwhile, the Hornets sit at +215 on the moneyline, suggesting a 31% chance of victory.

Both teams had three days of rest leading into this matchup, which could be advantageous. However, the Mavericks are struggling on the road, having lost their last five consecutive away games. In contrast, the Hornets have also been in poor form, losing 23 of their last 30 games. Despite their struggles, Charlotte recently pulled off an upset, defeating the Chicago Bulls 125-123, despite entering that game as a 4.5-point underdog.

In their last outing, the Mavericks managed to secure a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing 106-98. However, their recent road woes raise questions about their ability to perform away from home.

For those looking at player prop markets, LaMelo Ball's Points and Assists is a focal point, as it has garnered significant attention among bettors. The prop total for Ball opened at Under 38.5 Points and Assists (-115) before shifting to 37.5 (-115), indicating sharp action on the Under.

As this game approaches, the Mavericks will need to overcome their road struggles, while the Hornets will look to build on their recent success and capitalize on the momentum from their last victory.

Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

Final Score: Dallas Mavericks 112.49 vs Charlotte Hornets 109.6

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