The Dallas Mavericks (21-39) and Charlotte Hornets (30-31) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Hornets are 12.5-point favorites over the Mavericks on the spread (Hornets -12.5), with the over/under set at 231 total points. Charlotte is a -650 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Dallas is +475 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mavericks vs. Hornets predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, March 3.
Mavericks vs Hornets Prediction, Picks
- Mavericks vs Hornets picks: Brandon Miller 20+ Points / Kon Knueppel 20+ Points / Brandon Williams 15+ Points (+317)
My Hornets vs Mavericks best bet is a same game parlay combining a trio of props for a potential payout of +317. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Mavericks vs Hornets Odds
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+12.5 -105 | 231 -110o / -110u | +475 |
| Hornets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-12.5 -115 | 231 -110o / -110u | -650 |
Mavericks vs Hornets NBA Preview
A win tonight would put the surging Hornets at .500 for the first time since October 28, back when they were 2-2.
Not long after, the Hornets dropped to 4-14 amid injuries to Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball, but the team got healthier and has gone 26-17 since that point.
The Hornets are 26-14 when Miller, Ball and Kon Knueppel all play, and they are 30-10 against the spread in those contests.
Add in Moussa Diabate, and those numbers go to 23-10 straight up and 24-9 ATS.
Of course, the last time we saw these two teams meet, Charlotte outlasted Dallas 123-121 back in late-January, despite the Mavericks receiving 49 points and 10 rebounds from Cooper Flagg in that game.
Charlotte's only injury today is Coby White (calf), who is out.
Dallas? Oh boy…
Naji Marshall (finger), Marvin Bagley (neck), Dereck Lively (foot) and Kyrie Irving (ACL) are all out.
Cooper Flagg (foot) is also expected to join them on the sidelines for this one, as he's listed as doubtful tonight.
PJ Washington (ankle) and Klay Thompson (adductor) are questionable.
Caleb Martin (back) is probable to play.
Mavericks vs Hornets Predictions, Betting Analysis
I rarely do parlays anymore, but I have one for this game.
All three of these legs happened in their last meeting, and all of which I'm seeing favorable projections in our systems again tonight.
Miller and Knueppel are seeing what resistance exactly? Who will deter them from getting to their spots?
Knueppel has been a 20-point scorer in seven of his last 10 games, while Miller has scored 20+ in 17 of his last 21.
Brandon Williams hardly has any teammates, while also hitting 15 or more points in 17 of his last 24 outings.
Mavericks vs Hornets Parlay Picks
- Brandon Miller to Score 20+ Points
- Kon Knueppel to Score 20+ Points
- Brandon Williams to Score 15+ Points
Parlay Odds: +317 via bet365
