Hornets vs. Mavericks NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for April 9

Hornets vs. Mavericks Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: BSSE and WFAA

The Dallas Mavericks (48-30) are heavily favored (-12.5) to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Charlotte Hornets (19-59) at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Spectrum Center. The contest airs on BSSE and WFAA. The matchup's point total is set at 222.5.

Hornets vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Mavericks win (80.7%)

Hornets vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Mavericks have put together a record of 46-32-0 against the spread this season.
• The Hornets have played 78 games, with 31 wins against the spread.
• Mavericks games have gone over the total 36 times this season.
• Hornets games this year have gone over the total in 39 of 78 opportunities (50%).
• Against the spread, Dallas has performed worse at home, covering 21 times in 40 home games, and 25 times in 38 road games.
• The Mavericks have gone over the total in 16 of 40 home games (40%). They've fared better in road games, going over the total in 20 of 38 matchups (52.6%).
• In 2023-24 against the spread, Charlotte has a better winning percentage at home (.450, 18-19-3 record) than away (.342, 13-25-0).
• Hornets games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (21 times out of 40) than on the road (18 of 38) this year.

Mavericks Leaders

• Luka Doncic is averaging 33.9 points, 9.2 boards and 9.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.5 steals (sixth in NBA) and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.8 points, 5 rebounds and 5.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• P.J. Washington is averaging 12.7 points, 1.9 assists and 5.6 rebounds.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 14.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Daniel Gafford's numbers on the season are 10.9 points, 8 boards and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 69% from the floor.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges is averaging 21.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the Hornets.
• The Hornets are receiving 17 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game from Brandon Miller.
• Nick Richards' numbers on the season are 9.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. He is sinking 68.8% of his shots from the floor.
• Grant Williams' numbers on the season are 10.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest. He is sinking 45.3% of his shots from the floor and 37.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.7 triples.
• LaMelo Ball's numbers on the season are 23.9 points, 5.1 boards and 8 assists per game. He is draining 43.3% of his shots from the field and 35.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.2 treys.

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