Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Mavericks

The Houston Rockets go head-to-head with the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Get with the Rockets with a -9 spread. We’re backing them at -112 to enjoy a solid victory when they go head to head with the Mavericks.

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Houston Rockets claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 117-98 triumph against Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center made it back-to-back wins. Amen Thompson dropped 31 points, as Kevin Durant finished with 28 and Jabari Smith 16.

Dallas Mavericks lost on the road in their last game. Oklahoma City Thunder won 132-111 at Paycom Center. Offensively, Jaden Hardy led the charge with 23, while Naji Marshall contributed 18 and Cooper Flagg 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have won the last two matchups against the Mavs. They achieved winning scorelines of 133-96 and 110-102 at Toyota Center. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	15	5	0.75	121.5	109.7	11.8	7-2	8-3	2-1	8-4	8-2	2W
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W

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8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 119.0 points, 49.3 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 9.6 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 47.6% from the field and 80.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 106.4 points and 39.4 rebounds per matchup.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.7 points and 6.3 assists, while Amen Thompson averages 8.1 rebounds and Aaron Holiday 2.4 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

The Mavs have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.6 points, 43.5 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 6.9 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 77.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 115.6 points and 47.5 rebounds.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 17.8 points and 5.3 rebounds, Brandon Williams 5.0 assists and Klay Thompson 3.2 (39.5%) 3-pointers.

Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

Our Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

There’s a case for backing Rockets against the spread in this NBA contest. The line looks attractive considering you can get odds of -112 when it comes to the favorites at -9.

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Key Rockets vs Mavericks stats:

• The -9 line has been covered by Rockets in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -9 line has been covered by Rockets in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -9 line has been covered by Rockets in 2 consecutive games.

Rockets -9 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 119 - 108 Mavericks

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Rockets to achieve a 119-108 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The favorites are 81% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Houston Rockets priced at -417 to triumph in this NBA game. The market suggests that Dallas Mavericks are least likely to win at +330.

9 is the spread and 223.5 is the total points line. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 223.5, this outcome can be backed at -114.

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Moneyline

Rockets

-417

Mavericks

+330

Point Spread

Rockets -9

-112

Mavericks +9

-108

Total Points

Under 223.5

-106

Over 223.5

-114

Anthony Davis is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -118 to score Over 18.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -108.

Anthony Davis (Mavericks)

Over 18.5

-118

Under 18.5

-108

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-114

Naji Marshall (Mavericks)

Over 12.5

-115

Under 12.5

-111

Max Christie (Mavericks)

Over 8.5

-125

Under 8.5

-102

Anthony Davis (Mavericks)

Over 3.5

+117

Under 3.5

-154

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-115

Naji Marshall (Mavericks)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-102

Anthony Davis (Mavericks)

Over 11.5

+104

Under 11.5

-137

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

Over 6.5

-112

Under 6.5

-118

Naji Marshall (Mavericks)

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-103

Max Christie (Mavericks)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-116

The Mavs have gone 4-6 across their last 10 home games, averaging 114.20 points scored and 114.90 points allowed.

The Rockets have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 120.90 points on average and giving up 109.70.

The last time the teams met at American Airlines Center, the Mavs defeated the Rockets 116-105. Across the last 10 head-to-head meetings at American Airlines Center, the Mavs have come out on top six times, with the Rockets having four wins.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O223.5	U223.5
Dallas Mavericks Home Stats		4-6	229.10	114.20	114.90	7	3
Houston Rockets Away Stats		8-2	230.60	120.90	109.70	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
• U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Dallas Mavericks Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -9 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -9 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +9 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 225.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 230.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 223.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.00 pts and allowed 106.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 120.90 pts and allowed 109.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 229.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 223.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.60 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.20 pts and allowed 114.90 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.10 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.80 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.40 (80.31%)
• Rebounds: Total 49.3, Offensive 16.40, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 24.50
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 9.60
• Turnovers : 13.50
• Personal Fouls: 20.40

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.50 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.30 (78.6%)
• Rebounds: Total 49.2, Offensive 16.50, Defensive 32.70
• Assists: 26.90
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 9.30
• Turnovers : 15.10
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.80 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.80 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.60 (77.21%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.5, Offensive 10.10, Defensive 33.40
• Assists: 25.10
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 6.90
• Turnovers : 13.40
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.50 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.60 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.40 (76.7%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.3, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 36.60
• Assists: 25.00
• Blocks: 7.80
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 16.30
• Personal Fouls: 21.00

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	15	7	0.682	121.4	113	8.4	12-1	3-6	4-1	11-7	7-3	2W
Raptors	15	9	0.625	116.5	113.5	3	8-4	7-5	3-2	13-5	6-4	2L
Celtics	14	9	0.609	117.1	110.5	6.6	8-4	6-5	3-4	10-6	8-2	4W
76ers	13	9	0.591	117.3	116.3	1	7-6	6-3	5-2	11-9	6-4	3W
Nets	5	17	0.227	109	118	-9	1-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	18	5	0.783	118.5	113.3	5.2	10-2	8-3	4-3	13-5	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	14	10	0.583	119.6	116	3.6	9-5	5-5	6-0	11-8	5-5	1W
Bucks	10	14	0.417	115.2	117.7	-2.5	7-7	3-7	3-3	8-10	2-8	1L
Bulls	9	13	0.409	118.5	122.5	-4	6-4	3-9	1-5	6-10	3-7	6L
Pacers	5	18	0.217	111	119.4	-8.4	4-8	1-10	2-5	4-9	4-6	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	14	9	0.609	122.8	117.9	4.9	10-2	4-7	2-2	8-5	7-3	2L
Magic	14	9	0.609	118.6	113.9	4.7	9-4	5-5	4-2	11-7	7-3	1W
Hawks	13	11	0.542	117.5	116.5	1	4-6	9-5	3-1	7-7	4-6	3L
Hornets	7	16	0.304	114.6	118.4	-3.8	5-6	2-10	1-4	6-11	3-7	1W
Wizards	3	18	0.143	112.2	128.1	-15.9	2-7	1-11	1-2	2-14	2-8	2L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	21	1	0.955	122.3	107	15.3	10-0	11-1	4-1	17-1	10-0	13W
Nuggets	16	6	0.727	125.5	116.8	8.7	6-4	10-2	2-1	12-5	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	14	8	0.636	120.8	115.5	5.3	7-3	7-5	3-3	9-7	6-4	4W
Trail Blazers	9	14	0.391	118.3	120.7	-2.4	3-6	6-8	3-3	7-9	3-7	1L
Jazz	8	14	0.364	118.4	125.6	-7.2	6-6	2-8	0-4	4-10	4-6	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	16	6	0.727	118.6	116.5	2.1	7-3	9-3	2-2	12-4	8-2	1L
Suns	13	10	0.565	116.2	113.8	2.4	8-4	5-6	5-2	12-9	5-5	1L
Warriors	11	12	0.478	113.7	113.4	0.3	7-3	4-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2L
Clippers	6	17	0.261	111.8	117.1	-5.3	3-7	3-10	1-4	4-10	2-8	1L
Kings	5	17	0.227	111	122.8	-11.8	3-7	2-10	1-3	4-15	2-8	4L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	15	5	0.75	121.5	109.7	11.8	7-2	8-3	2-1	8-4	8-2	2W
Spurs	15	7	0.682	118.9	114.5	4.4	9-2	6-5	6-0	9-6	7-3	1L
Grizzlies	10	13	0.435	113.3	116.1	-2.8	5-6	5-7	4-3	9-7	6-4	1W
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W
Pelicans	3	20	0.13	112.7	123.4	-10.7	2-11	1-9	1-5	1-18	1-9	5L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	18	5	0.783	118.5	113.3	5.2	10-2	8-3	4-3	13-5	7-3	1W
Knicks	15	7	0.682	121.4	113	8.4	12-1	3-6	4-1	11-7	7-3	2W
Raptors	15	9	0.625	116.5	113.5	3	8-4	7-5	3-2	13-5	6-4	2L
Celtics	14	9	0.609	117.1	110.5	6.6	8-4	6-5	3-4	10-6	8-2	4W
Heat	14	9	0.609	122.8	117.9	4.9	10-2	4-7	2-2	8-5	7-3	2L
Magic	14	9	0.609	118.6	113.9	4.7	9-4	5-5	4-2	11-7	7-3	1W
76ers	13	9	0.591	117.3	116.3	1	7-6	6-3	5-2	11-9	6-4	3W
Cavaliers	14	10	0.583	119.6	116	3.6	9-5	5-5	6-0	11-8	5-5	1W
Hawks	13	11	0.542	117.5	116.5	1	4-6	9-5	3-1	7-7	4-6	3L
Bucks	10	14	0.417	115.2	117.7	-2.5	7-7	3-7	3-3	8-10	2-8	1L
Bulls	9	13	0.409	118.5	122.5	-4	6-4	3-9	1-5	6-10	3-7	6L
Hornets	7	16	0.304	114.6	118.4	-3.8	5-6	2-10	1-4	6-11	3-7	1W
Nets	5	17	0.227	109	118	-9	1-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	5	18	0.217	111	119.4	-8.4	4-8	1-10	2-5	4-9	4-6	1W
Wizards	3	18	0.143	112.2	128.1	-15.9	2-7	1-11	1-2	2-14	2-8	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	21	1	0.955	122.3	107	15.3	10-0	11-1	4-1	17-1	10-0	13W
Rockets	15	5	0.75	121.5	109.7	11.8	7-2	8-3	2-1	8-4	8-2	2W
Lakers	16	6	0.727	118.6	116.5	2.1	7-3	9-3	2-2	12-4	8-2	1L
Spurs	15	7	0.682	118.9	114.5	4.4	9-2	6-5	6-0	9-6	7-3	1L
Nuggets	16	6	0.727	125.5	116.8	8.7	6-4	10-2	2-1	12-5	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	14	8	0.636	120.8	115.5	5.3	7-3	7-5	3-3	9-7	6-4	4W
Suns	13	10	0.565	116.2	113.8	2.4	8-4	5-6	5-2	12-9	5-5	1L
Warriors	11	12	0.478	113.7	113.4	0.3	7-3	4-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2L
Grizzlies	10	13	0.435	113.3	116.1	-2.8	5-6	5-7	4-3	9-7	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	9	14	0.391	118.3	120.7	-2.4	3-6	6-8	3-3	7-9	3-7	1L
Jazz	8	14	0.364	118.4	125.6	-7.2	6-6	2-8	0-4	4-10	4-6	1L
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W
Clippers	6	17	0.261	111.8	117.1	-5.3	3-7	3-10	1-4	4-10	2-8	1L
Kings	5	17	0.227	111	122.8	-11.8	3-7	2-10	1-3	4-15	2-8	4L
Pelicans	3	20	0.13	112.7	123.4	-10.7	2-11	1-9	1-5	1-18	1-9	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	21	1	0.955	122.3	107	15.3	10-0	11-1	4-1	17-1	10-0	13W
Pistons	18	5	0.783	118.5	113.3	5.2	10-2	8-3	4-3	13-5	7-3	1W
Rockets	15	5	0.75	121.5	109.7	11.8	7-2	8-3	2-1	8-4	8-2	2W
Nuggets	16	6	0.727	125.5	116.8	8.7	6-4	10-2	2-1	12-5	6-4	2W
Lakers	16	6	0.727	118.6	116.5	2.1	7-3	9-3	2-2	12-4	8-2	1L
Knicks	15	7	0.682	121.4	113	8.4	12-1	3-6	4-1	11-7	7-3	2W
Spurs	15	7	0.682	118.9	114.5	4.4	9-2	6-5	6-0	9-6	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	14	8	0.636	120.8	115.5	5.3	7-3	7-5	3-3	9-7	6-4	4W
Raptors	15	9	0.625	116.5	113.5	3	8-4	7-5	3-2	13-5	6-4	2L
Celtics	14	9	0.609	117.1	110.5	6.6	8-4	6-5	3-4	10-6	8-2	4W
Heat	14	9	0.609	122.8	117.9	4.9	10-2	4-7	2-2	8-5	7-3	2L
Magic	14	9	0.609	118.6	113.9	4.7	9-4	5-5	4-2	11-7	7-3	1W
76ers	13	9	0.591	117.3	116.3	1	7-6	6-3	5-2	11-9	6-4	3W
Cavaliers	14	10	0.583	119.6	116	3.6	9-5	5-5	6-0	11-8	5-5	1W
Suns	13	10	0.565	116.2	113.8	2.4	8-4	5-6	5-2	12-9	5-5	1L
Hawks	13	11	0.542	117.5	116.5	1	4-6	9-5	3-1	7-7	4-6	3L
Warriors	11	12	0.478	113.7	113.4	0.3	7-3	4-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2L
Grizzlies	10	13	0.435	113.3	116.1	-2.8	5-6	5-7	4-3	9-7	6-4	1W
Bucks	10	14	0.417	115.2	117.7	-2.5	7-7	3-7	3-3	8-10	2-8	1L
Bulls	9	13	0.409	118.5	122.5	-4	6-4	3-9	1-5	6-10	3-7	6L
Trail Blazers	9	14	0.391	118.3	120.7	-2.4	3-6	6-8	3-3	7-9	3-7	1L
Jazz	8	14	0.364	118.4	125.6	-7.2	6-6	2-8	0-4	4-10	4-6	1L
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W
Hornets	7	16	0.304	114.6	118.4	-3.8	5-6	2-10	1-4	6-11	3-7	1W
Clippers	6	17	0.261	111.8	117.1	-5.3	3-7	3-10	1-4	4-10	2-8	1L
Nets	5	17	0.227	109	118	-9	1-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Kings	5	17	0.227	111	122.8	-11.8	3-7	2-10	1-3	4-15	2-8	4L
Pacers	5	18	0.217	111	119.4	-8.4	4-8	1-10	2-5	4-9	4-6	1W
Wizards	3	18	0.143	112.2	128.1	-15.9	2-7	1-11	1-2	2-14	2-8	2L
Pelicans	3	20	0.13	112.7	123.4	-10.7	2-11	1-9	1-5	1-18	1-9	5L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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