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Charlotte Hornets will win against Dallas Mavericks, predicted score 118-103. Hornets dominate with 7-3 L10 record, W4 streak, and elite 107.1 PPG allowed, while Mavericks slump at 2-8 L10, L3 streak, and porous 123.7 defense. Consensus odds reflect CHA -12.5 favoritism.

Quick Facts

Matchup
Dallas Mavericks at Charlotte Hornets
Date
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 12:00 AM ET
Spread
Charlotte Hornets -12.5
Total
O/U 231.5
Moneyline
Charlotte Hornets -667 / Dallas Mavericks +470
Best Bet
Hornets -12.5
Prediction
118-103 Hornets

Odds Comparison

Sportsbookawayhomelinemarket
+12.5-12.5-12.5Spread
--O/U 231.5Total
+470-667-Moneyline

Matchup Preview

The Charlotte Hornets host the struggling Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 12:00 AM ET. Charlotte enters red-hot with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, averaging 116.5 PPG while allowing just 107.1 points per game. They're on a W4 streak, showcasing defensive prowess. Dallas, conversely, is ice-cold at 2-8 L10, scoring 114.4 PPG but hemorrhaging 123.7 points defensively on a L3 skid.

Head-to-head in the last 4 meetings: Charlotte won 142-111 and 110-105, while Dallas took 124-118 and 95-90 victories. Recent form heavily favors the Hornets at home.

By The Numbers

StatCharlotte Hornets (Home)Dallas Mavericks (Away)
Record (L10)7-32-8
PPG116.5114.4
Opp PPG107.1123.7
StreakW4L3

Key Injuries

No significant injuries reported for either team, setting up a clean matchup where form dictates the outcome.

Odds Analysis

Consensus odds scream Charlotte dominance: Hornets -12.5 spread, O/U 231.5 total, ML -667 (implied 87% win probability) vs Mavericks +470. Charlotte's stingy defense (107.1 allowed) should exploit Dallas's defensive woes (123.7 allowed), covering the double-digit spread.

Player Props to Watch

Focus on Charlotte's scoring punch averaging 116.5 PPG against Dallas's weak defense. Key contributors in recent H2H games have thrived; monitor high-usage players in this favorable spot.

Best Bets

  • Charlotte Hornets -12.5 (-110): Hornets' 7-3 L10 and W4 streak overpower Mavericks' 2-8 slump. Defense wins here.
  • Under 231.5 (-110): CHA holds foes to 107.1 PPG; combined averages suggest lower-scoring affair.
  • Hornets ML -667: Heavy favorite backed by form and H2H edge.

Prediction

Charlotte Hornets roll 118-103, covering -12.5 and pushing under 231.5. Mavericks' poor form meets Hornets' momentum.

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