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The Dallas Mavericks(23-19) and Charlotte Hornets (10-28) meet Monday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is set for noon ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s NBA odds around the Mavericks vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Kyries Irving returned to the lineup for the Mavericks and scored 25 to lead all scorers in the game. The Hornets have won two straight and three of their last four. Friday night Charlotte won in Chicago,

There are also new additions that could impact the outcome of Wednesday’s series finale against the Wolves. Klay Thompson is questionable with a left ankle sprain; Quentin Grimes is also questionable with back spasms, which caused him to miss Monday’s loss to Charlotte. Lastly, Naji Marshall is questionable with an illness.

About four minutes into the Dallas Mavericks' recent contest against the Denver Nuggets, starting center Dereck Lively left the contest with an ankle injury. Ev