The Charlotte Hornets are creating quite the buzz, riding a four-game winning streak heading into tonight’s matchup against the banged-up Dallas Mavericks.
My Hornets vs. Mavericks predictions and NBA picks break down why Buzz City still isn’t getting enough respect in this matchup, set to tip off at the American Airlines Center in Dallas at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29.
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Hornets vs Mavericks prediction
Hornets vs Mavericks best bet: Hornets -4.5 (-110)
The Charlotte Hornets have won four in a row and have been playing excellent basketball for the better part of a month, going 7–3 over their last 10 games.
They’re doing it at both ends of the floor, leading the NBA in offensive rating and ranking fourth in defensive rating over that span.
I’m not concerned about Charlotte playing the second half of a back-to-back. The Dallas Mavericks — who rank 27th in offensive rating this season — are in the same spot and are also dealing with a lengthy injury list.
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Buzz City wins its fifth straight, covering the spread along the way.
Hornets vs Mavericks same-game parlay
The Hornets are finding success in part because of their balance. All five starters scored double figures in the last game.
On top of that, Brandon Miller is starting to flash his potential. The 23-year-old is averaging 24.8 points per game over his last eight contests, eclipsing 20.5 points seven times during that span.
Another area where the Hornets can exploit the Mavs is on the glass. Dallas is surrendering the fourth-most opponent rebounds per game, so give me Collin Sexton to grab a pair of boards — something he’s done in five of his last seven outings.
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Hornets vs Mavericks SGP
Brandon Miller Over 20.5 points
Collin Sexton Over 1.5 rebounds
Our “from downtown” SGP: Blue Devil Bromance
Wouldn’t it be fun to watch former Duke teammates go back-and-forth tonight?
Hornets vs Mavericks SGP
Cooper Flagg Over 18.5 points
Cooper Flagg Over 5.5 rebounds
Kon Knueppel Over 16.5 points
Kon Kneuppel Over 5.5 rebounds
Hornets vs Mavericks odds
Spread: Hornets -4.5 (-110) | Mavericks +4.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Hornets -170 | Mavericks +145
Over/Under: Over 226.5 (-110) | Under 226.5 (-110)
Hornets vs Mavericks betting trend to know
The Hornets have cashed the moneyline in 10 of their last 15 road games (+17.50 Units / 104% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Hornets vs. Mavericks.
How to watch Hornets vs Mavericks
Location
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Date
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Tip-off
8:30 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN Southeast Charlotte, MavsTV
Hornets vs Mavericks latest injuries
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