Mavericks vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 30 January 2026

The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Friday, starting at 12:30pm AEDT.

With star players Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington and Brandon Williams, the Mavericks are up against a Hornets side that includes Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel.

This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Mavericks vs Hornets game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Dallas vs Charlotte NBA game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Hornets a 60% chance of winning against the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

Mavericks vs Hornets: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at American Airlines Center are listed here:

• Head to Head: Mavericks $2.25, Hornets $1.67
• Line: Mavericks +3 ($1.91), Hornets -3 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 226.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mavericks at $2.25 and the Hornets at $1.67.

The Mavericks are listed as 3-point underdogs against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Hornets (-3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 226.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Mavericks (+3) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 226.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Mavericks vs Hornets: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Charlotte at $1.67 with Bet365
• Line: Mavericks +3 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 226.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Mavericks vs Hornets best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.

Mavericks vs Hornets: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Hornets at American Airlines Center on Friday is the Hornets winning 114-111.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Dallas vs Charlotte game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Mavericks vs Hornets prediction, put together by experts in the US.

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Mavericks vs Hornets: Essential Details

The NBA game between the Mavericks and Hornets at American Airlines Center is scheduled to commence at 12:30pm AEDT on Friday.

• Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets
• Date: Friday 30 January 2026
• Time: 12:30pm AEDT
• Venue: American Airlines Center

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Dallas vs Charlotte predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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