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Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/03/26

Updated: 9:53 AM ET Mar 03, 2026

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Mavericks

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Hornets

WWLLL	Last 5	LWWWW
21-39	Record	30-31
27-32-1	ATS Record	35-24-1
29-31	O/U Record	23-37

Mavericks vs Hornets Pickswise Expert Predictions

Point Spread Pick

CHA Hornets -12.5(-110)

Reasoning

The Dallas Mavericks kick off a six-game road trip against the red-hot Charlotte Hornets. Dallas is coming off a 100-87 loss at home against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. While the Mavs lost by 13, they were able to cover as a 16.5-point underdog. The Mavericks are 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past five games as a double-digit underdog, and 4-2 ATS in the past six outings. Dallas has won just twice in the past 15 outings since Jan. 24, while going 4-7 ATS across the previous 11 outings. The Mavericks came close in the first meeting, falling 123-121 at home on Jan. 29 as a 3.5-point underdog as the Over (226.5) cashed. Rookie Kon Knueppel racked up 34 points for the Hornets in that matchup, hitting eight 3-pointers, while LeMelo Ball went for 22 points, nine assists and six triples.

That was the game where rookie Cooper Flagg rolled up 49 points with 10 rebounds, hitting 20-of-29 shots from the field. However, Flagg is doubtful for this game due to a mid-foot strain, while Naji Marshall (finger), one of this primary replacements, is also out. Klay Thompson is questionable due to an adductor, and P.J. Washington has a questionable tag due to a sprained left ankle. The Hornets are way healthier, and they should keep their foot on the gas, getting back to .500, as the hot streak continues.

Mavericks vs Hornets prediction: Hornets -12.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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Point Spread

The Mavericks have covered the spread in their last 3 road games.

Game Totals

The Under is 68-53 in the Hornets' and the Mavericks' games combined this season.

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The Mavericks have a losing road record this season (7-20).

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