Hornets at Mavericks NBA Picks: The Dallas Mavericks have exploded out of the gate following the All-Star break and are currently riding the NBA's longest current winning streak of six straight games. Sunday night the sizzling Mavericks will host the New Orleans Hornets in a ESPN nationally televised game at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com list the Mavericks as 8-chalk favorites versus the Hornets with a 197 total. Hornets backers are getting +320 odds on the Sportsbook moneyline while the Mavericks are giving -400 odds.Early betting trends show 75% of gamblers consider the Mavericks as the best bet on the moneyline while 56% are risking the Mavericks against the spread (ATS). In totals wagering, 68% of gamblers are risking on the OVER.
Dallas (38-21) is seeking its first seven-game win streak in over two years, and has clearly been bolstered by adding Brendon Haywood, Caron Butler and DeShawn Stevenson from the trade with Washington. Dirk Nowitzki is averaging 27.7 points in seven games since the deal. Jason Kidd is also playing well in that span with averages of 14.9 points, 10.1 assists and 7.7 boards while shooting 44.0 percent on 3-pointers.
The Hornets (31-28) scored 28 points in the fourth quarter to rally and defeat the Magic 100-93 on Friday. The Hornets won that game as a 6-point underdog, while the 193 points went UNDER the posted total of 198.5. David West poured in a game-high 40 points to spark the Hornets. Marcus Thornton added 18 points in that win.
The Mavericks roared back in the fourth quarter and came away with a 111-103 overtime victory against the Hawks on Friday, as 3.5-point underdogs. That game's 214 points made it over the posted total of 192. Jason Kidd collected a triple-double with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 17 assists. Dirk Nowitzki netted a game-high 37 points in the win.
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