The Charlotte Hornets (26-27), 5-point underdogs, will travel to the American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks (24-28). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 216.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports Carolina at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds
The last time the Mavericks took the floor, they comfortably covered the 5.5-point spread against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 111-98. The Hornets, meanwhile, were topped by the Los Angeles Clippers, 117-115, and were not able to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. The Dallas game finished 1.5 points under the projected point total of 210.5, while the Charlotte game went 16 points over the projected point total of 216.
The Mavericks had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.520) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (21.4 vs. 21.2). Charlotte, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 4.6 (better than their season average of 10.9). Luka Doncic played well for Dallas with 35 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Kemba Walker had a good game for Charlotte, recording 32 points, nine assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Doncic led the Mavericks to a 122-84 victory. He notched a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The two teams combined to score 206 points, which was well under the projected point total of 221.5, and Dallas covered as a 2-point underdog. Dallas made 18 of their 45 three pointers (40.0 percent), while Charlotte was just 6-32 (18.8 percent).
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the O/U total of Hornets games, with 28 overs compared to 24 unders. Charlotte heads into the contest with records of 26-27 straight up (SU) and 26-25-1 against the spread (ATS).
Games featuring the Mavericks have typically finished under the total (55.8 percent). Additionally, Dallas owns records of 24-28 SU and 33-19 ATS.
A focal point for the Dallas offense is getting to the free throw line. The Mavericks rank fourth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.226), but Charlotte is among the best in the league at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking fourth by yielding a FTA rate of 0.182).
Hornets at Mavericks Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Mavericks, ATS Winner – Mavericks, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Hornets rank 21st in assists per game (23.5) while the Mavericks rank 25th (22.6).
- Dallas ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (4.6) while Charlotte ranks last (6.5).
- The Mavericks rank 10th in rebounds per game (46.0) while the Hornets rank 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (45.5).
- Charlotte ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.2) while Dallas ranks 13th (16.8).
- Dallas averages 13.6 second chance points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 16th in second chance points allowed per game (13.5).
- The Hornets rank fifth in steals allowed per game (7.2) while the Mavericks rank 25th (8.4).
- The Hornets rank 18th in fast break points allowed per game (14.1) while the Mavericks rank 29th (16.8).
- Dallas averages 34.8 three pointers per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (32.8).
- In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Dallas is 9-3 and Charlotte is 10-0.
- When reaching 100 points, the Hornets are 25-20 and the Mavericks are 24-22.
- Charlotte is 11-14 ATS on the road, while Dallas is 18-7 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 14 of the Mavericks’ 25 home games, while 15 of the Hornets’ 25 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Mavericks are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 2-2-1.
- In their last five games, Dallas has 4 unders and 1 over, while Charlotte has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 108.0 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 101.0 points per game (7.7 below their season average).
- The Hornets have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Charlotte has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
