The Dallas Mavericks aim to continue their success as they host the Charlotte Hornets this Thursday. With a current standing of 31-28, the Mavericks sit ninth in the Western Conference, while the Hornets are struggling at 14-43, placing 14th in the East. In their recent meetings, Dallas has managed to win two out of the last three matchups against Charlotte, but the Hornets have shown resilience.

Tip-off: 8:30 p.m. ET
Mavericks Spread: Dallas -9.5
Over/Under: 222 points
Moneyline: Dallas -457, Charlotte +353

Why the Mavericks Can Cover
The Mavericks are coming off a loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite the setback, they’ve shown strong performances recently, covering the spread in eight of their last nine games. Notably, Kyrie Irving scored 35 points in the last match, while Klay Thompson contributed 22 points.

Why the Hornets Can Cover
The Hornets faced a heavy defeat against the Golden State Warriors but are hopeful for the return of LaMelo Ball, who has been averaging over 26 points per game this season. If he returns to form, it could swing the momentum in Charlotte’s favor.

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