Hornets vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 3

Hornets vs. Mavericks Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: FDSSE and KFAA

The Charlotte Hornets (30-31) are heavily favored (-11.5) to extend a four-game win streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks (21-39) at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Spectrum Center. The contest airs on FDSSE and KFAA. The matchup's point total is set at 229.5.

Hornets vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Hornets win (78.3%)

Hornets vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Hornets have covered the spread 38 times in 61 games with a set spread.
• The Mavericks have played 60 games, with 26 wins against the spread.
• Hornets games have gone over the total 24 times out of 60 chances this season.
• Mavericks games this year have hit the over on 29 of 60 set point totals (48.3%).
• Charlotte sports a worse record against the spread at home (17-11-1) than it does on the road (21-11-0).
• When it comes to point totals, the Hornets hit the over less often in home games, as they've gone over the total nine times in 29 opportunities this season (31%). In road games, they have hit the over 15 times in 32 opportunities (46.9%).
• This year, Dallas is 16-16-1 at home against the spread (.485 winning percentage). On the road, it is 10-17-0 ATS (.370).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Mavericks' games have finished above the over/under at home (48.5%, 16 of 33) compared to away (48.1%, 13 of 27).

Hornets Leaders

• Kon Knueppel's numbers on the season are 19.3 points, 5.5 boards and 3.5 assists per game, shooting 48.9% from the floor and 44% from downtown (ninth in league), with an average of 3.5 made 3-pointers (second in NBA).
• LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Miles Bridges averages 17.9 points, 6.1 boards and 3.4 assists, shooting 45% from the floor and 33.3% from downtown, with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Brandon Miller is averaging 21 points, 4.8 boards and 3.4 assists. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Moussa Diabate is averaging 8.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists.

Mavericks Leaders

• Per game, Cooper Flagg provides the Mavericks 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• The Mavericks are getting 14.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from P.J. Washington.
• Brandon Williams averages 13 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He is draining 47.3% of his shots from the floor.
• Max Christie's numbers on the season are 13.2 points, 3.5 boards and 2.2 assists per game. He is making 46.4% of his shots from the field and 42.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.4 triples.
• Klay Thompson's numbers on the season are 11.5 points, 2.3 boards and 1.4 assists per game. He is sinking 38.7% of his shots from the field and 37.8% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.9 triples.

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