Predictions, Odds & Player Props for Mavericks vs Hornets Game on January 20th

• The Dallas Mavericks are 5.5-point road favorites when they visit the Charlotte Hornets Monday night
• Charlotte is seeking its first three-game win streak of the season
• Below, see the Mavericks vs Hornets odds, player props, and predictions for Jan. 20

Seeking their first three-game win streak of the season on Monday afternoon, the Charlotte Hornets (10-28, 6-13 home) host the Dallas Mavericks (23-19, 10-11 away), a team that just snapped a three-game losing skid. Still without the services of Luka Doncic, the return of Kyrie Irving among a list of walking wounded for the Mavericks still has them as the betting favorites. Mavericks/Hornets tips off at noon ET on Martin Luther King Day from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, with NBA TV providing the broadcast coverage.

Mavericks vs Hornets Odds

Dallas is pegged as a 5.5-point road favorite in the NBA odds, with the Hornets a +180 underdogs on the moneyline. The game total is at 224.5. 

 Odds as of Jan. 19 at BetMGM. Check out SBD’s BetMGM review to see the latest bonus code available for Monday’s NBA games.

While Doncic (calf) will be out until February, Dallas will also be without the services of Dwight Powell (hip), Jaden Hardy (ankle), and Dante Exum (wrist). Dereck Lively (ankle) is listed as questionable.

For the Hornets, it was just recently announced that wing Brandon Miller’s wrist injury is considered severe, and he will be out indefinitely. He initially suffered the injury in a January 15 game against the Utah Jazz.

DAL vs CHA Player Props

NBA player props as of January 19 at DraftKings. Claim the DraftKings promo code to bet on all the NBA action on Monday. 

No surprise that LaMelo Ball, who ranks fourth in the NBA in scoring at 29.5 points per game, has the highest scoring prop for all players Monday at that same figure — though he has scored 30 or more points just once in his last five starts. Kyrie Irving has Dallas’ highest scoring prop at 24.5 points.

Charlotte big man Mark Williams is the only player listed at double-digit rebounds, at 12.5 boards, while Lively ranks highest for Dallas at 7.5. On top of scoring, Ball leads all players with the highest assist (8.5) and 3-point make (4.5) totals.

Mavericks vs Hornets Predictions

The Hornets eked out a close 125-123 win in Chicago last time out, a game after going into Utah and dumping the Jazz 117-112.

That’s a scoring surge for them, considering they rank 26th in the NBA in scoring, putting up just 107.8 points per game. It’s unfortunate, because the Hornets’ defense isn’t that bad, running 14th, allowing 112.7 points per game.

Even with Charlotte’s recent mild success, they are still tied for the second-fewest wins in the East, and at 6-13, are tied for the second-fewest home wins in the conference.

🇺🇸 LaMelo Ball today highlights vs. Bulls:

🏀 26 POINTS
🏀 9 ASSISTS
🏀 2 STEALS

Hornets won against Bulls 125-123 ✅ pic.twitter.com/68ybH1zbk4

— DV highlights (@DVhighlights) January 18, 2025

Dallas is just trying to stay afloat in the wild West, as they have just four wins over the last 12 without Doncic. Irving’s return from a back injury was much welcomed — as was NBA leading scorer sitting out with a wrist injury — as the Mavericks beat OKC 106-98 last time out.

Offensive output is a problem for Dallas too. Minus Luka (and mostly without Kyrie), Dallas is averaging a lowly 108.5 points per game over its last dozen, a far cry from a team that puts up better than 115 points and ranks 12th. Over their last eight losses, the Mavericks have failed to cross 110 points five times.

Dallas has win the last two head-to-head meetings, but Charlotte has actually been the better bet, going 4-0-1 against the spread against the Mavericks over the last five. Irving’s return and the win over the Thunder makes it look like the Mavericks have turned the corner, but bettors should be wary: Dallas is 2-9-0 ATS over its last 11.

For now, I’ll ride with the hotter hand and those points.

Mavericks vs Hornets Picks:

• Hornets +5.5 (-105)
• Ball Under 4.5 3-point makes (-140)

The Dallas Mavericks will face off against the Charlotte Hornets on January 20th in what is expected to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. As fans eagerly anticipate the game, many are wondering what the predictions, odds, and player props are for this highly anticipated contest.

The Mavericks currently hold a record of 25-21 and are sitting in the 7th spot in the Western Conference standings. Led by superstar Luka Doncic, who is averaging 28.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game, the Mavericks have been a force to be reckoned with this season. They will look to continue their winning ways against the Hornets.

On the other hand, the Hornets have surprised many this season with their impressive play. They currently hold a record of 24-22 and are sitting in the 6th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Led by All-Star guard LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 20.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game, the Hornets have been a tough team to beat.

In terms of predictions, many experts believe that this game will be a close one, with both teams having the potential to come out on top. The Mavericks are currently favored to win by a slim margin, but the Hornets have shown that they are more than capable of pulling off an upset.

As for the odds, the Mavericks are currently listed as -3.5 point favorites, with the over/under set at 220 points. This indicates that oddsmakers believe it will be a relatively high-scoring game with the Mavericks coming out on top.

When it comes to player props, there are several key players to keep an eye on in this matchup. Luka Doncic is expected to have a big game for the Mavericks, so look for him to put up impressive numbers in points, rebounds, and assists. On the other side, LaMelo Ball will be a key player for the Hornets and is expected to have a strong performance as well.

Overall, the Mavericks vs Hornets game on January 20th is shaping up to be a thrilling contest between two talented teams. With predictions favoring the Mavericks and key players expected to shine, fans can expect an exciting matchup that could go down to the wire. Be sure to tune in to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated showdown.