by Chuck Sommers
Friday, Mar 24, 2023
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Where to watch: BSSE-CHA, BSSW-DAL
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Mavs -13
BetMGM: Mavs -13
Caesars: Mavs -13
Season record
Hornets: 23-51
Mavs: 36-37
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Hornets - Mavs preview, prediction and analysis
The Charlotte Hornets will travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks in what promises to be a thrilling matchup on March 24, 2023.
The Hornets come into the game with a record of 23-51, currently well out of a playoff spot and no help in sight. Having already been without LaMelo Ball for most of the year, the Hornets are coming off a 115-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers earlier in the week.
The Mavericks, on the other hand, come into the game with a record of 36-37, and are scratching and clawing for a spot in the playoffs but only if they found out how to play defense. The Mavs are coming off a 127-125 loss to the Golden State Warriors that they are currently protesting because they have no idea how to be coached. Luka Doncic is back, but Kyrie Irving is questionable. So is life with this stupid team.
The game between the Hornets and Mavericks promises to be an exciting contest between two teams with potent offenses and strong defenses. Both teams have been playing well of late, and this game could have significant playoff implications. The Hornets will be looking to secure a crucial win on the road, while the Mavericks will be hoping to maintain their good form and solidify their playoff position.
One of the key matchups to watch out for will be between Ball and Doncic. Both players are young and talented, and their matchup will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game. Ball is one of the best playmakers in the league, with his ability to create for himself and his teammates. Doncic, on the other hand, is one of the best scorers in the league, with his ability to score from all areas of the court.
The game promises to be an exciting matchup between two evenly matched teams, with playoff implications on the line. The Hornets will need to bring their A-game if they hope to come out on top in this contest. The Mavericks, on the other hand, will be looking to maintain their good form and continue their push towards the playoffs.
In conclusion, the game between the Hornets and Mavericks on March 24, 2023, promises to be a thrilling contest between two teams with potent offenses and strong defenses. With playoff implications on the line, both teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory. Fans from both teams will be eagerly watching to see who comes out on top in this exciting matchup.
Prediction
If Dallas loses, end the season. Mavs 125, Hornets 110
Prediction
If Dallas loses, end the season. Mavs 125, Hornets 110
Projected starting lineup
Hornets:
PG: Terry Rozier
SG: Bryce McGowens
SF: Gordon Hayward
PF: P.J. Washington
C: Nick Richards
Mavs:
PG: Luka Doncic
SG: Kyrie Irving
SF: Josh Green
PF: Reggie Bullock
C: Dwight Powell
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Chuck Sommers
About the Author:
Chuck Sommers has camped outside of sportsbooks since he can remember, learning the tricks and nuances of the trade. He still has nightmares of betting $5,000 on the Raiders in the Tuck Rule game but has since turned that to 25 years of veteran handicapping greatness. You can find him mostly in the shadows at the Red Rock or Aliante casinos wondering if the over is cashing on any given Sunday.
