Mavericks vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 9, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 8, 2024

The Dallas Mavericks (48-30) are favored, by 13 points as they visit the Charlotte Hornets (19-59) on April 9, 2024 at Spectrum Center. This contest features one of the hottest teams in the NBA versus one of the coldest, as the Mavericks have won three in a row, and are 9-1 in their past 10 games. The Hornets, on the other hand, have gone 2-8 in their past 10. The point total for the game is 223.5.

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Mavericks vs. Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Mavericks -13 223.5

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Injury Report as of April 9

Mavericks: Greg Brown: Out (Personal), Dereck Lively II: Out (Leg), Maximilian Kleber: Questionable (Back), Josh Green: Doubtful (Ankle)

Hornets: Mark Williams: Out (Back), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Amari Bailey: Questionable (Illness), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Hornets (+13)
Total Pick Over (223.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Mavericks vs. Hornets Stat Rankings

Mavericks Avg. (Rank) Hornets Avg. (Rank)
118.6 (6th) Points Scored 106.4 (29th)
116 (20th) Points Allowed 116.6 (21st)
42.8 (19th) Rebounds 40.4 (30th)
9.6 (23rd) Off. Rebounds 9.5 (24th)
14.7 (2nd) 3pt Made 11.9 (23rd)
25.7 (19th) Assists 24.7 (26th)
12 (7th) Turnovers 13 (18th)

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Mavericks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Luka Doncic 68 33.9 9.2 9.8 1.5 0.5 4
Kyrie Irving 56 25.8 5 5.1 1.3 0.4 3
Tim Hardaway Jr. 75 14.8 3.3 1.8 0.5 0.1 2.7
P.J. Washington 70 13.1 5.6 1.9 1 0.8 1.8
Daniel Gafford 45 10.9 8 1.5 1 2.2 0

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Miles Bridges 66 21.3 7.5 3.4 1 0.5 2.3
Brandon Miller 71 17.2 4.3 2.4 0.9 0.6 2.5
Grant Williams 74 10.2 4.2 2.2 0.6 0.5 1.7
Nick Richards 65 9.8 8.2 0.8 0.4 1.1 0
Tre Mann 37 8.8 3.6 3.7 1.1 0.1 1.1

Betting Trends

  • The Mavericks’ record against the spread is 46-32-0.
  • Dallas has covered every time (1-0) as a 13-point favorite or greater this season.
  • The Mavericks have played 78 games this season, and 35 of them have hit the over.
  • Dallas and its opponent have broken the 223.5-point mark 51 times this year.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 223.5 points, 11 fewer than the average total in this season’s Mavericks contests.
  • Against the spread, the Hornets are 31-46-1 this year.
  • Against the spread, as a 13-point underdog or greater, Charlotte is 6-6.
  • There have been 38 Hornets games (out of 78) that went over the total this season.
  • There have been 36 Charlotte’s games this year with more than 223.5 points scored.
  • Games involving the Hornets this year have averaged 223.1 points per game, a 0.4-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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