It's been a miserable week or so for the Charlotte Hornets, who have made NBA history by having a -131 point differential in their last three games. Things won't get any easier tonight for Charles Lee's squad as they take on Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks.

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.

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.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Thursday's Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets matchup

The Charlotte Hornets (14-43) and Dallas Mavericks (31-28) are all set to square off from American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Hornets are on a historically bad run right now. They have lost their last three games by a total of 109 points.

The Charlotte Hornets conclude their nine-game road trip in Texas, facing the Dallas Mavericks in the final matchup between the two teams this season with the Hornets winning the first meeting back in January.

This Charlotte Hornets vs. Dallas Mavericks game certainly doesn’t come with the intrigue of the host’s last game, but there is money to be made all the same and we have a strong lean when it comes to betting it against the spread.