Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks

Jan 29, 2026

Game Preview

The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Charlotte Hornets at the American Airlines Center on January 29, 2026, for an exciting NBA showdown.

Team Analysis

The Dallas Mavericks enter this game with a record of 19-28 after losing their last matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 105 points while allowing 118. Their lineup is affected by several injuries, including Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis being out, while Dereck Lively II and Danté Exum are listed as out for the season. The Charlotte Hornets, with a record of 20-28, recently defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring 112 points while allowing 97. They also have injuries with a player listed as out and a couple of toss-ups for this game, which may impact their performance.

Prediction

Predictions suggest that the Charlotte Hornets will outscore the Mavericks, with the final forecasted score being Hornets 72, Mavericks 67. The recommended betting pick is to take the Hornets to cover the spread.

Odds Summary

The betting odds indicate that the Charlotte Hornets are favored with a moneyline of -175 and a spread of -4.5 (-102). The Mavericks are positioned with a moneyline of 145 and a spread of 4.5 (-118). The over/under for the game is set at 227.5, with both over and under payouts at -105.

Don't miss this exciting matchup! Tune in to see if the Hornets can maintain their winning momentum against the Mavericks.