Mavericks vs. Hornets Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Mar 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM EST•Next update in: 5 minutes from now

Mavericks vs. Hornets preview (Mar 3). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Hornets -12.5), Moussa Diabate props & Cooper Flagg's status (Doubtful - Foot).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Mavericks +12.5, Total O 226.5
Key Pick:	Moussa Diabate Over 9.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Cooper Flagg (Doubtful - Foot)
Data Freshness:	9m ago (5:38 PM EST)

Dallas Mavericks

21-39

Mar 37:00 PM

FDSSE

Charlotte Hornets

30-31

Charlotte Hornets

30-31

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Hornets win by

12.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

15%

85%

Model Picks

Mavericks

Mavericks +12.5

Total

Total O 226.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Mavericks INJURIES

Cooper Flagg

Doubtful

The Mavericks listed Flagg as Doubtful for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against Charlotte.

P.J. Washington

Probable

The Mavericks listed Washington as Probable for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against Charlotte.

Naji Marshall

Out

The Mavericks listed Marshall as OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against Charlotte.

Klay Thompson

Doubtful

The Mavericks listed Thompson as Doubtful for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against Charlotte.

Marvin Bagley III

Out

The Mavericks listed Bagley III as Out for Sunday's (Mar. 1) game against the Thunder.

Dereck Lively II

Out For Season

The Mavericks announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Lively II has successfully underwent foot surgery.

Caleb Martin

Probable

The Mavericks listed Martin as Probable for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against Charlotte.

Kyrie Irving

Out For Season

The Mavericks said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Irving is OUT for the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Hornets INJURIES

Coby White

Out

The Hornets listed White as OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against Dallas.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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DAL

CHA

Mar 03 ·7:00 PM

Moussa Diabate

Points

Yes 9.5

DAL

CHA

Mar 03 ·7:00 PM

Miles Bridges

3 Point FG Made

Yes 1.5

DAL

CHA

Mar 03 ·7:00 PM

LaMelo Ball

Points

Yes 19.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets?

The Charlotte Hornets are favored by 12.5 points (-12.5), while the Dallas Mavericks are underdogs +12.5 points. The moneyline is Dallas Mavericks +567 and Charlotte Hornets -614. The total is set at 226.5 points.

Who is projected to win Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Charlotte Hornets to win by 12.0 points. Win probability is 85% for the Charlotte Hornets and 15% for the Dallas Mavericks.

What is the injury report for the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets?

The latest injury report shows Cooper Flagg (Doubtful – foot), P.J. Washington (Probable – ankle), Naji Marshall (Out – finger), Klay Thompson (Doubtful – adductor), Marvin Bagley III (Out – neck), Dereck Lively II (Out For Season – foot), Caleb Martin (Probable – back), Kyrie Irving (Out For Season – knee) for the Dallas Mavericks, while Coby White (Out – injury management) are listed for the Charlotte Hornets.

What are the best bets for Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Mavericks +12.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets?

Top player props include Moussa Diabate Over 9.5 Points, Miles Bridges Over 1.5 3 Point FG Made, LaMelo Ball Over 19.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.