Our rankings
Mavericks 96%
Hornets #26 vs Mavericks #1 in our rankings (network centrality).
Hornets vs Mavericks Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
26
Hornets28%
Hornets28%72%1
Mavericks
MavericksOur pick: Mavericks, 72% to win · projected 103–110
Common opponents
Hornets 52%
Hornets by 1.0 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Mavericks 73%
Projected Hornets 103, Mavericks 110 from opponent-adjusted points per possession and pace.
Hornets and Mavericks common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Hornets went 1–0, Mavericks went 1–0. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Hornets | Mavericks | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Heat |
W 115–110 home, Oct 24 | W 113–109 away, Oct 26 | CHA +1.0 |