The Mavericks will play the Hornets on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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 Dallas Mavericks and the Charlotte Hornets will tip-off on Tuesday, March 3rd, 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 Dallas Mavericks come to this game with a 84.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, is currently 91.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 5-18 away team record. They now rank 13th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets come to the floor sporting a 12-14 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 19th (113.9) for average points scored per game. The Charlotte Hornets stand 14th, averaging 115.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.4 points against the Dallas Mavericks, ranking them 8th in the league. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets currently rank 16th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 113.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 3-9 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, come to the game with a 8-4 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 19-35 overall record, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 26-29 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye landlubbers! The Dallas Mavericks be takin' on the Charlotte Hornets...at the Hornets' nest on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. The crowd be buzzin' with excitement as these two teams clash...in another epic battle of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
The Mavericks, with a measly 19-35 record, be lookin' to plunder...a victory on the road. While the Hornets, standin' at 26-29 overall...be defendin' their home court with all their might.
In division play, the Mavericks be a sad 3-9...while the Hornets be a more respectable 8-4 in their division...The Mavericks be averagin' 113.9 points per game, but the Hornets...be scorin' a bit more with an average of 115.7 points.
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling...of this game's prop bets below. So gather 'round and let's watch...as these fierce competitors battle it out on the hardwood. Arrr!
Best Mavericks at Hornets 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 -13.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +13.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Charlotte Hornets are the -700 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +500 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Mavericks
Hornets
3/03/26 7:10pm EST | +13.5 -110-13.5 -110 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +13.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -13.5 Charlotte Hornets favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Mavericks
Hornets
Game to Overtime
3/03/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 121.5 o -110121.5 u -118Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 106.5 o -115106.5 u -110Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -115Bet |
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Caleb Martin
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
Dwight Powell
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
Josh Green
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1184.5 u -110Bet |
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Khris Middleton
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -110Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
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Miles Bridges
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -125Bet |
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1304.5 u -105Bet |
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Sion James
Points Scored
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -118Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at CHA 3/03/26 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Charlotte Hornets | 40 | 36 | 0.526 | +20.0 | 19-19 | 21-17 | 11-5 | 24-24 | 116.1 | 111.4 | +4.7 | W1 | 7-3 |
| e - Dallas Mavericks | 24 | 52 | 0.316 | +36.0 | 14-24 | 10-27 | 4-11 | 13-34 | 113.4 | 119.1 | -5.7 | L2 | 2-8 |
Dallas Mavericks & Charlotte Hornets Futures Odds
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Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +10000 Bet |
Dallas Mavericks & Charlotte Hornets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets NBA Game
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