On Tuesday, 02\/26, the Dallas Mavericks (31-28) will host the Charlotte Hornets (14-43) in an inter-Conference Regular-Season match-up. The Mavericks have been stationed at the 9th position in the West while the Hornets have been struggling at the 14th spot in the East. Will the Mavs acquire an easy win here? Read about the preview, total predictions, and player props here.<\/p>
Mavericks: Feeling the heat without Anthony Davis<\/strong><\/p> The Dallas Mavericks will enter the match-up after an 8-point loss against the Los Angeles Lakers despite a 35-point outing by Kyrie Irving. It was their second straight loss which has soured the taste of a three-game winning streak. The team is desperately Anthony Davis who has played just one game in the Mavs jersey thus far. Three of their last four losses have been in single digits as they have fought throughout the game, but they have lacked a strong closer in the absence of AD.<\/p> Expected Starting Lineup<\/strong><\/p> PG<\/strong>: Kyrie Irving | SG<\/strong>: Klay Thompson | SG\/SF<\/strong>: Max Christie | SF<\/strong>: Kessler Edwards | PF\/C<\/strong>: PJ Washington<\/p> Injuries:<\/strong> Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, Anthony Davis, and Caleb Martin are OUT.<\/p> Hornets: The franchise remains in horrid condition<\/strong><\/p> The Hornets will come into this affair after an embarrassing 36-point loss against the Golden State Warriors as its key players were missing. However, even the stars of the team have been unable to do much and the Hornets have lost their last three games by 35+ points. They have lost four straight and 13 out of their last 15 games. Overall, the Hornets are looking at the deep 2025 Draft to land a difference-making athlete, but this approach hasn’t worked for a long time. <\/p> Expected Starting Lineup<\/strong><\/p> PG<\/strong>: LaMelo Ball | SG<\/strong>: Nick Smith Jr. | SG\/SF:<\/strong> Josh Green | SF\/PF<\/strong>: Miles Bridges | C<\/strong>: Mark Williams<\/p> Injuries<\/strong>: Nothing to report as of now<\/p> The Hornets have conceded 128 or more points in four straight games, a huge downward trend from their earlier performances when they were giving up around 111 points a game. Meanwhile, they have scored 92 or fewer points in three straight games. On the other hand, the Mavs have allowed 107 or fewer points in three of the last four games, two of the instances coming against superb offensive teams. They will fancy over at least 115 points against a struggling defense here. <\/p> Projected Predictions:<\/strong><\/p>Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Total Over\/Under Prediction<\/strong><\/h2>