Rise and Shine, it’s morning basketball with the Mavs! That’s right, dear readers—a staggering 11 AM start time as Dallas visits Charlotte for the first of the NBA’s MLK Day games.
If reports that the Mavericks may be bringing Dereck Lively back into the fold are true, today’s game in Charlotte could be winnable. Kyrie Irving is not listed on the injury report and that is welcome news for the Dallas Mavericks as they try to start – and get this – a winning streak. Let’s scan the lines, find some props worth taking, and step up to the window.
Game Details
Fixture: Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets | NBA 2024-2025
Date and Time: January 20th, 2024; 11:00 AM CST
Venue: Spectrum Center | Charlotte NC
-Outcome Odds
- Spread: Dallas -5.5 (-108)
- O/U 223.5
- Mavs ML: -218
Odds up to date as of 3:30 AM CST from DraftKings
Player Props
- Naji Marshall over 15 points + assists (-135)
- Mark Williams over 12 rebounds (-155)
Marshall has cleared this number over his last several games. It has been more points than assists or more assists than points but this prop has been fairly reliable. After his suspension, Marshall needed a few games to get back into the flow. His offensive game is looking better and Kidd values him as a playmaker.
Even with Lively returning, Mark Williams’ rebound prop is one to play today. Nick Richards is now a Sun and Williams is a beast on the boards, something the Mavs are vulnerable to at times.
Play of the Day
I expect this to be a run-and-gun sort of game with both teams trading barrages from beyond the arc. Take the over for Dallas and Charlotte to get to 224 and beyond this morning.
