We’re back with another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we take a look at this next matchup between cross-conference foes for the first time. The Milwaukee Bucks (33-25) will take on the Dallas Mavericks (32-28) as both teams try to mount winning runs.

The Dallas Mavericks opened a three-game homestand against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. The Mavericks defeated the Hornets 103-96 at the American Airlines Center.

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The Dallas Mavericks (31-28) are back home to face the Charlotte Hornets (14-43) at American Airlines Center. This marks the second and final meeting between the teams this season. Right now, Charlotte holds the lead after beating the Mavs at Spectrum Center on Jan. 20.

KJ Simpson and Nick Smith Jr. started the quarter with back-to-back threes to give the Hornets a 5-point lead, finishing off an 11-0 run dating back to the first quarter. Spencer Dinwiddie tried to get the Mavericks back into it by flopping on three-pointers and attempting to get foul calls, and it only led to success for the Hornets.