The Charlotte Hornets are creating quite the buzz, riding a four-game winning streak heading into tonight\u2019s matchup against the banged-up Dallas Mavericks.<\/p>\n
My Hornets vs. Mavericks predictions and NBA picks<\/a> break down why Buzz City still isn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Hornets vs Mavericks prediction<\/p>\n Hornets vs Mavericks best bet: Hornets -4.5 (-110)<\/p>\n The Charlotte Hornets<\/a> have won four in a row and have been playing excellent basketball for the better part of a month, going 7\u20133 over their last 10 games.<\/p>\n They\u2019re doing it at both ends of the floor, leading the NBA in offensive rating and ranking fourth in defensive rating over that span.<\/p>\n I\u2019m not concerned about Charlotte playing the second half of a back-to-back. The Dallas Mavericks<\/a> \u2014 who rank 27th in offensive rating this season \u2014 are in the same spot and are also dealing with a lengthy injury list.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Buzz City wins its fifth straight, covering the spread along the way.<\/p>\n Hornets vs Mavericks same-game parlay<\/p>\n The Hornets are finding success in part because of their balance. All five starters scored double figures in the last game.<\/p>\n On top of that, Brandon Miller<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> to grab a pair of boards \u2014 something he\u2019s done in five of his last seven outings.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Hornets vs Mavericks SGP<\/p>\n Brandon Miller Over 20.5 points<\/p>\n Collin Sexton Over 1.5 rebounds<\/p>\n Our “from downtown” SGP: Blue Devil Bromance<\/p>\n Wouldn’t it be fun to watch former Duke teammates go back-and-forth tonight?<\/p>\n Hornets vs Mavericks SGP<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg Over 18.5 points<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg Over 5.5 rebounds<\/p>\n Kon Knueppel Over 16.5 points<\/p>\n Kon Kneuppel Over 5.5 rebounds<\/p>\n Hornets vs Mavericks odds<\/p>\n Spread: Hornets -4.5 (-110) | Mavericks +4.5 (-110)<\/p>\n Moneyline: Hornets -170 | Mavericks +145<\/p>\n Over\/Under: Over 226.5 (-110) | Under 226.5 (-110)<\/p>\n Hornets vs Mavericks betting trend to know<\/p>\n The Hornets have cashed the moneyline in 10 of their last 15 road games (+17.50 Units \/ 104% ROI). Find more\u00a0NBA betting trends<\/a> for Hornets vs. Mavericks.<\/p>\n How to watch Hornets vs Mavericks<\/p>\n Location<\/p>\n American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX<\/p>\n Date<\/p>\n Thursday, January 29, 2026<\/p>\n Tip-off<\/p>\n 8:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n TV<\/p>\n FDSN Southeast Charlotte, MavsTV<\/p>\n Hornets vs Mavericks latest injuries<\/p>\n Not intended for use in MA. 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