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Charlotte - Dallas. NBA match betting tip
On January 20, Charlotte will host Dallas at the Spectrum Center. Both teams are approaching this matchup in different forms. The Hornets are trying to get out of the Eastern Conference underdogs and have been playing well in recent games. The Mavericks, despite the absence of their leader Luka Doncic, managed to surprise by beating the leader of the West, Oklahoma. Will the Hornets be able to win their third victory in a row or will the Cowboys confirm their status as favorites? - read our betting tip
Command Analysis
Charlotte Hornets
USACurrent form
The Hornets remain among the outsiders, occupying the penultimate place in the Eastern Conference standings. The team is gradually gaining form after an unsuccessful start to the season. In the last matches, Charlotte won two victories, first against Utah (117:112), and then against Chicago (125:123). LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges are in excellent form and have become the main striking force of the team. In the recent game, Ball scored 26 points, and Bridges added 21.
Head coach Charles Lee is looking for approaches that work, which helps achieve short-term success. However, the overall instability of the team remains a problem. In the match against Dallas, the Hornets are counting on the support of the home crowd and the inspired play of their leaders. The team is motivated to continue the winning streak.
Disqualifications and injuries
Tre Mann and Grant Williams will not play in the next game due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Hornets have won 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
Probable lineup: Green - Bridges, Williams - Smith, Ball.
Dallas Mavericks
USACurrent form
The Mavericks continue to struggle for stability, being outside the top six of the Western Conference. Luka Doncic injury forced the team to reconsider its strategy, which has not yet yielded the expected result. After a series of three defeats, Dallas managed to surprise by beating the leader of the West - Oklahoma (106:98). In this game, Kyrie Irving scored 25 points and took on the role of leader.
Jason Kidd team doesn't look confident in away games yet, but a game against one of the East outsiders could be a good opportunity to strengthen their positions. Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington are expected to continue their leadership play.
Disqualifications and injuries
Luka Doncic, Dante Exum and Derek Lively will be out of action in the next game due to health issues.
Interesting facts for betting
The Mavericks have not won on the road in their last five games.
Projected lineup: Washington - Thompson, Gafford - Dunwiddie, Irving.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Charlotte win
The Hornets have won in the first quarter in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
2.30Bet 1st quarter: total over 56 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 56 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.71Tip and bets
Dallas had to work hard to break the losing streak. The absence of Luka Doncic continues to affect the quality of play, but the team is finding new ways to achieve results. The match in Charlotte will not be an easy walk, as the Hornets have caught the mood and won two in a row. Charlotte traditionally plays better at home, which increases their chances of success.
The Hornets will try to exploit the Mavericks' defensive weaknesses and instability. At the same time, Dallas is counting on Kyrie Irving scoring game, which could be the deciding factor. In our opinion, Charlotte looks more motivated, and the fans will help the hosts put up a fight.
Our prediction is a Charlotte win with a handicap of (+7) points for 1.72
Bet on total
The game is expected to be productive, given the attacking style of both teams. Charlotte is showing progress in the attack, and Dallas, despite the absence of Doncic, is betting on the individual skill of Irving. We assume that the total will be broken due to the high pace of the game.
Betting Tip - total over 221.5 points for 1.66
Bet on statistics
LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges continue to demonstrate a high level of play. At home, the Hornets often attack actively, and this match will be no exception. We assume that the hosts will be able to break the individual total thanks to the inspired play of the leaders and the support of the stands.
Prediction - Charlotte individual total over 109.5 points for 1.90
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