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Hornets vs Mavericks

Mavs Aim to Soar Past Charlotte

Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks

February 27th 2025 | 7:00 PM EST | American Airlines Center

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Dallas Mavericks

Trust Dallas to ground the Hornets en route to a key victory

Grade B: Dallas Mavericks Moneyline (-599)

LaMelo Ball of the Buzz City crew continues to impress with his creative passing and steady scoring, but the MFFLs will rely on Luka Doncic’s unstoppable offence, enhanced perimeter defence, and robust home-court advantage to dictate the tempo. Both teams have surpassed 41 games, with Dallas eager to solidify its playoff prospects and Charlotte hoping to stay in contention. With the moneyline set at Hornets +350 and Mavericks -599, putting faith in the Mavs earns a Grade: B for its strong likelihood of success and moderate payout.

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Count on the Mavs to command the court and the margin

Grade B: Dallas Mavericks Spread -10.5

Luka Dončić of the MFFLs looks to continue his historic success against the Buzz City squad, who will be missing their starting SF due to a knee injury that diminishes their wing defense. Dončić typically racks up points, assists, and rebounds when facing Charlotte, and Dallas also wields a potent three-point attack to exploit any mismatches. Both teams have surpassed 41 games, so playoff implications loom large in this Western-East clash. With the spread at Hornets +10.5 (-113) and Mavericks -10.5 (-108), the pick is Dallas to cover, earning a Grade: B for a sturdy likelihood and respectable reward.

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Expect the ball to fly as these offences light up Big D

Grade B: Over 223 Total Points

LaMelo Ball of Buzz City looks to spark the Hornets’ offense against the MFFLs, even as Dallas remains without its starting PF due to an ankle injury that could weaken its defensive rotations. Historically, Ball has fared well in Dallas, delivering flashy assists and timely three-pointers, while Luka Dončić often counters with high-volume scoring and rebounding. With both teams well past the halfway mark, the Hornets cling to fading playoff hopes, and the Mavericks aim to climb the standings. At a total of 223, the recommended pick is the Over, earning a Grade: B for a solid chance of hitting and a reasonable return.

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