Hornets vs. Mavericks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 3

The Charlotte Hornets (30-31) will try to build on a four-game winning run when hosting the Dallas Mavericks (21-39) on March 3, 2026 at Spectrum Center.

Tuesday's matchup between the Hornets and the Mavericks features the Hornets as substantial 13-point favorites. The game's point total is 228.5.

Hornets vs. Mavericks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Arena: Spectrum Center
• Total: 228.5 points
• Spread: Hornets -13
• Moneyline: Hornets (-699), Mavericks (+500)

How to watch Hornets vs. Mavericks

• TV Channel: FDSSE, KFAA

Betting the Over/Under: Hornets vs. Mavericks

• In 32 of 61 games this season, the Hornets and their opponents have gone over 228.5 points.
• Mavericks games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 228.5 points in 34 of 60 outings.
• These teams score 229.9 points per game combined, 1.4 more than this game's point total.
• These teams allow 230.7 points per game combined, 2.2 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Hornets vs. Mavericks

• Charlotte is 38-22-1 ATS this season.
• The Hornets have been favored by 13 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
• The Mavericks have won 26 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 34 times.
• Dallas has covered the spread twice when an underdog by 13 points or more this season (in four opportunities).
• The Hornets are 17-11-1 against the spread, and 13-16 overall, at home this year.
• In away games, the Mavericks are 10-17 against the spread, and 7-20 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Hornets vs. Mavericks

• The Hornets are 15-3 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 83.3% of those games).
• The Mavericks have entered the game as underdogs 40 times this season and won 12, or 30%, of those games.
• Charlotte has played as a moneyline favorite of -699 or shorter in only one game this season, and won.
• Dallas has not won as an underdog of +500 or more on the moneyline this season in four games with those odds or longer.
• The Hornets have an 87.5% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Hornets vs. Mavericks

• Pick ATS: Mavericks (+ 13)
• Pick OU: Over (228.5)
  
• Prediction: Hornets 123 - Mavericks 114
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