The Charlotte Hornets (20-28) are 4-point favorites as they attempt to build on a three-game road winning streak when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (19-28) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The contest airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on FDSSE, KFAA, and WSOC 9.
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Hornets vs. Mavericks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final score of Hornets 116, Mavericks 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Hornets (-166)
- Total Pick: Over 226.5 (computer predicts 230.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Mavericks (+4)
Recent Hornets vs. Mavericks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Mavericks | -11 | 218.5 | -610 | +441 | 103-96 DAL |
| 1/20/2025 | Mavericks | -4.5 | 224 | -175 | +146 | 110-105 CHA |
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Charlotte has gone 28-20-0 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 4-point favorites this season, the Hornets are 3-3 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 19 of Charlotte's 47 games with a set total.
- This season, the Hornets have been favored 10 times and won seven of those games.
- Charlotte has a record of 4-2 when it's favored by -166 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Dallas has compiled a 22-25-0 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 4-point underdogs this year, the Mavericks are 14-6 against the spread.
- In Dallas' 47 games with a set total, 20 have hit the over (42.6%).
- The Mavericks have been the underdog on the moneyline 30 total times this season. They've finished 11-19 in those games.
- Dallas has a record of 9-12 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +140 or longer (42.9%).
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Hornets vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Hornets
Hornets:
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee),
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Anthony Davis: Out (Hand),
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),
Klay Thompson: Day-To-Day (Knee),
Cooper Flagg: Day-To-Day (Injury Management)
Hornets vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE, KFAA, and WSOC 9
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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