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Now, let’s get to the breakdown for February 6th, 2019: the Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks game.
Historical Numbers Against the Spread
While the Mavericks may have given up on this season by trading for Porzingis, they come into this game as a favorite against he Hornets. The Mavericks currently rank 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-28 and are 4-6 in their last 10, while the Hornets rank 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-27 and are 6-4 in their last 10.
It should be noted that the Hornets are currently in trade talks with the Grizzlies and could trade for Gasol prior to the game. The assets which will be traded away are currently not known, but it could have an effect on the spread if it happens during the day.
Mavericks Historical Numbers Against the Spread
This season, Dallas has been the best team to bet on so far with a record of 33-19 ATS. While the Mavericks have been one of the worst teams in the league on the road this season going 6-21 straight up, although they have gone 15-12 ATS, they are one of the best teams in the league at home going 18-7 ATS and straight up. Additionally, the Mavericks come into this game on several days rest, and in that scenario this year they are 10-3 ATS. Overall, this is a great spot for the Mavericks to cover.
Hornets Historical Numbers Against the Spread
The Hornets have been a completely average team to bet on this year going 26-26-1 ATS. Looking at the situation for tonight, it is not a favorable spot for the Hornets to cover as they are playing in the second half of a back to back on the road. The Hornets have been a well below average team on the road this year going 11-14 ATS and 9-10 ATS as a road dog. Additionally, it should be noted that they are slightly above average this year on back to backs going 5-4, but were one of the worst teams last year going 5-8-1. Overall, this is a very bad spot for the Hornets to cover.
Historical Numbers on the Total
Charlotte has played at below a league average pace this year ranking 20th while ranking 22nd in defensive efficiency and 12th in offensive efficiency. Dallas currently ranks 19th in pace while ranking 12th in defensive efficiency and 19th in offensive efficiency.
Mavericks Historical Numbers on the Total
Dallas has been one of the worst teams in the league at covering the over this season going 21-28-3 which ranks 5th worst in the NBA. On the road they cover at a similar rate of 10-13-2 and have been average on multiple days rest going 6-6-1. Overall, this is an average spot for the Mavericks to cover on the over.
Hornets Historical Numbers on the Total
Charlotte Has been an above average team at covering the over this season going 28-24-1 which ranks 8th in the NBA. While Charlotte has been average at covering the over at home, they own a 14-10-1 record on the road. Additionally, they are slightly above average on back to back this year going 5-4. Overall, this is a slightly above average spot for the Hornets to cover the over.
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