The Hornets will play the Mavericks on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Charlotte Hornets and the Dallas Mavericks will tip-off on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets come to this game with a 90.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, is currently 87.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 10-15 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks come to the floor sporting a 14-12 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 6th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 13th (116.3) for average points scored per game. The Dallas Mavericks stand 19th, averaging 114.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.0 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 16th in the league. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks currently rank 10th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 6-4 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, come to the game with a 3-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 19-28 overall record, while the Dallas Mavericks have a 19-27 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Charlotte Hornets be facing the Dallas Mavericks...in a battle of the baskets on Thursday, January 29th, 2026...at the Mavericks' home court, where the excitement be palpable...as the two teams with nearly identical records clash on the hardwood.
The Hornets be sailing in with a 19-28 overall standing...while the Mavericks be standing at 19-27 for the season...with the Hornets leading the way in their division record...and the Mavericks still seeking to dominate their own division foes.
Charlotte be averaging 116.3 points per game, a mighty feat...while the Mavericks be close behind with 114.3 points per game...so be sure to review each team's performance stats...to make an informed wager on this high-scoring showdown.
Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...and moneylines for this game, so place yer bets wisely...we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...for those brave enough to walk the plank and take a chance.
Best Hornets at Mavericks Odds
| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Charlotte Hornets are -3.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +3.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Charlotte Hornets are the -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Hornets
Mavericks
1/29/26 8:40pm EST | -3.5 -105+3.5 -115 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3.5 Charlotte Hornets favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks Prop Bets
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Hornets
Mavericks
Game to Overtime
1/29/26 8:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -115Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 111.5 o -120111.5 u -105Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
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Caleb Martin
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Collin Sexton
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 11.5 o -15011.5 u +110Bet |
Cooper Flagg
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1058.5 u -140Bet |
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Dwight Powell
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1054.5 u -125Bet |
Klay Thompson
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -118Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
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Max Christie
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 14.5 o -13014.5 u -105Bet |
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Ryan Kalkbrenner
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
Sion James
Points Scored
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 29.5 o -12529.5 u -105Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
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Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at DAL 1/29/26 8:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11526.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Charlotte Hornets | 34 | 33 | 0.507 | +18.0 | 14-17 | 20-16 | 9-5 | 20-22 | 115.7 | 112.3 | +3.4 | W2 | 8-2 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 22 | 44 | 0.333 | +29.5 | 14-19 | 8-24 | 4-10 | 12-29 | 113.1 | 117.7 | -4.6 | W1 | 2-8 |
Charlotte Hornets & Dallas Mavericks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +12500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +100000 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Dallas Mavericks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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