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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Mavericks

The Houston Rockets face the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Total Line Could Be Too Low

You can get -110 that there are Over 225.5 points and there’s lots of juice in those odds. The Rockets and the Mavericks should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

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Mavs Won 122-109 in Teams’ Last Matchup

Houston Rockets won their previous game 120-96. This road victory at Barclays Center against Brooklyn Nets was their fourth on the spin. Amen Thompson poured in 23 points, with Kevin Durant contributing 22 and Alperen Sengun adding 20.

Dallas Mavericks were beaten 123-108 at American Airlines Center in their last game. This loss at home to Philadelphia 76ers was their fourth straight defeat. Max Christie scored 18 points, with Brandon Williams putting up 14 and Anthony Davis contributing 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at American Airlines Center, with the Mavs claiming the win. Beating the Rockets by a 122-109 scoreline. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Mavericks logo Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.7 points, 48.5 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 7.6 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 50.8% from the field and 74.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 113.9 points and 35.8 rebounds per matchup.

Kevin Durant is averaging 25.7 points and 5.7 assists, while Jabari Smith averages 7.8 rebounds and 3.0 (41.1%) 3-pointers made.

Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.9 points, 45.4 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 6.8 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 122.2 points and 47.4 rebounds.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 23.7 points and 6.1 assists, while Anthony Davis has an average of 8.0 rebounds and Klay Thompson 2.3 (34.3%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

Tackle Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 225.5 points in this NBA contest and that’s the betting angle we’re pursuing. Our pick is priced up at -110 which looks well worth taking.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball prediction.

Key Rockets vs Mavericks stats:

  • The 225.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rockets games on the road.
  • The 225.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Rockets games on the road.
  • The 225.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Mavs games at home.
  • The 225.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Mavs games.
  • The 225.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Mavs games.

Over 225.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Max Christie Over 9.5 Points -143 BetMGM logo

Max Christie (Mavs) has averaged 16.25 points in the past 4 games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -143.

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Cooper Flagg Over 4.5 Assists +128 BetMGM logo

Cooper Flagg (Mavs) has recorded Over 4.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of +128.

Latest Cooper Flagg Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 225.5
Spread Rockets -8.5
Player Points Max Christie Over 9.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 121 - 110 Mavericks logo Mavericks

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a monster return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Rockets to claim a 121-110 victory and hopefully this goes close.

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.

Rockets Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Houston Rockets are -323 favorites to win and that means a 76% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to back Dallas Mavericks, you will find +260 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 8.5 and the total points line is 225.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 225.5, the odds are -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Points

Kevin Durant is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -120 that he scores Over 24.5 points or -108 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-120
Under 24.5
-108
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Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 22.5
-102
Under 22.5
-127
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 21.5
-101
Under 21.5
-128
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 19.5
-103
Under 19.5
-125
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+109
Under 6.5
-141
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+110
Under 5.5
-143
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-147
Under 4.5
+114
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 4.5
+128
Under 4.5
-167
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Player Rebounds
Anthony Davis (Mavericks)
Over 10.5
-102
Under 10.5
-127
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
+117
Under 9.5
-152
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-143
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-125
Under 6.5
-103
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Mavs Have Collected Seven Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Mavs have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games at home, posting 117.70 points per matchup while yielding 115.80.

The Rockets have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 120.20 points on average and giving up 116.30.

The last time these teams met at American Airlines Center, the Mavs came out on top 122-109 against the Rockets. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at American Airlines Center, the Mavs have come away with seven wins, while the Rockets have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O225.5 U225.5
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Home Stats 7-3 233.50 117.70 115.80 8 2
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 4-6 236.50 120.20 116.30 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
  • U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 30 36.49 539 158 18.0 5.3 0.4 7.5 0.6 1.3
Kevin Durant 28 35.26 714 128 25.5 4.6 2.2 5.1 1.0 0.8
Alperen Sengun 26 35.04 571 175 22.0 6.7 0.8 9.6 1.0 1.5

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 33 34.67 636 135 19.3 4.1 0.9 6.6 0.8 1.2
PJ Washington 29 32.05 442 56 15.2 1.9 1.4 7.7 1.4 1.1
Anthony Davis 17 30.34 341 47 20.1 2.8 0.6 10.7 1.5 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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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.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

01 Jan NBA
Rockets 120-96 Nets
29 Dec NBA
Pacers 119-126 Rockets
27 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 100-117 Rockets
25 Dec NBA
Rockets 119-96 Lakers
23 Dec NBA
Rockets 108-128 Clippers
21 Dec NBA
Rockets 124-125 Kings
20 Dec NBA
Rockets 115-101 Nuggets
18 Dec NBA
Rockets 128-133 Pelicans
15 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-128 Nuggets
11 Dec NBA
Clippers 113-115 Rockets

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

01 Jan NBA
76ers 123-108 Mavericks
29 Dec NBA
Mavericks 122-125 Trail Blazers
27 Dec NBA
Mavericks 107-113 Kings
25 Dec NBA
Mavericks 116-126 Warriors
23 Dec NBA
Nuggets 130-131 Mavericks
22 Dec NBA
Mavericks 113-119 Pelicans
20 Dec NBA
Mavericks 114-121 76ers
18 Dec NBA
Pistons 114-116 Mavericks
15 Dec NBA
Mavericks 133-140 Jazz
12 Dec NBA
Nets 111-119 Mavericks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 11 0.676 120.5 114.5 6 15-3 8-8 5-2 18-9 6-4 2L
Celtics 21 12 0.636 117 110.6 6.4 10-5 11-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 2W
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 18 14 0.563 116.6 116 0.6 9-8 9-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 2W
Nets 10 22 0.313 108.9 114.3 -5.4 4-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 9 0.735 118.9 112.8 6.1 13-3 12-6 5-3 17-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 20 16 0.556 119.4 116.9 2.5 13-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 3W
Bulls 17 17 0.5 118.8 122.1 -3.3 10-8 7-9 3-6 13-11 7-3 2W
Bucks 15 20 0.429 113.3 116 -2.7 9-9 6-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 29 0.171 110.1 119.3 -9.2 5-14 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 11L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 19 16 0.543 116.5 115.1 1.4 11-6 8-10 5-3 13-12 4-6 1L
Heat 19 15 0.559 120.9 117.4 3.5 12-5 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 4W
Hawks 17 19 0.472 119 119.5 -0.5 6-11 11-8 4-3 10-13 3-7 2W
Hornets 11 23 0.324 115.9 119 -3.1 7-10 4-13 4-4 10-16 4-6 3L
Wizards 9 24 0.273 113.3 123.9 -10.6 5-11 4-13 1-4 6-17 6-4 2W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Nuggets 23 11 0.676 124.6 117.9 6.7 10-5 13-6 4-1 16-7 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 15 20 0.429 116.3 119.9 -3.6 7-9 8-11 3-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Jazz 12 21 0.364 119.8 126.8 -7 8-11 4-10 0-6 7-15 4-6 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Clippers 12 21 0.364 112.3 113.6 -1.3 8-8 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 6W
Kings 8 26 0.235 110.9 122.3 -11.4 5-11 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 25 9 0.735 120 114.1 5.9 12-4 13-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2W
Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
Pelicans 8 28 0.222 115.4 123.1 -7.7 6-16 2-12 3-6 4-22 4-6 6L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 9 0.735 118.9 112.8 6.1 13-3 12-6 5-3 17-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 23 11 0.676 120.5 114.5 6 15-3 8-8 5-2 18-9 6-4 2L
Celtics 21 12 0.636 117 110.6 6.4 10-5 11-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 2W
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 18 14 0.563 116.6 116 0.6 9-8 9-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 2W
Magic 19 16 0.543 116.5 115.1 1.4 11-6 8-10 5-3 13-12 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 20 16 0.556 119.4 116.9 2.5 13-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 3W
Heat 19 15 0.559 120.9 117.4 3.5 12-5 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 4W
Bulls 17 17 0.5 118.8 122.1 -3.3 10-8 7-9 3-6 13-11 7-3 2W
Hawks 17 19 0.472 119 119.5 -0.5 6-11 11-8 4-3 10-13 3-7 2W
Bucks 15 20 0.429 113.3 116 -2.7 9-9 6-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Hornets 11 23 0.324 115.9 119 -3.1 7-10 4-13 4-4 10-16 4-6 3L
Nets 10 22 0.313 108.9 114.3 -5.4 4-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 3L
Wizards 9 24 0.273 113.3 123.9 -10.6 5-11 4-13 1-4 6-17 6-4 2W
Pacers 6 29 0.171 110.1 119.3 -9.2 5-14 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 11L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Spurs 25 9 0.735 120 114.1 5.9 12-4 13-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2W
Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Nuggets 23 11 0.676 124.6 117.9 6.7 10-5 13-6 4-1 16-7 5-5 1L
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 15 20 0.429 116.3 119.9 -3.6 7-9 8-11 3-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Clippers 12 21 0.364 112.3 113.6 -1.3 8-8 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 6W
Jazz 12 21 0.364 119.8 126.8 -7 8-11 4-10 0-6 7-15 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
Kings 8 26 0.235 110.9 122.3 -11.4 5-11 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 3L
Pelicans 8 28 0.222 115.4 123.1 -7.7 6-16 2-12 3-6 4-22 4-6 6L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 29 5 0.853 122.1 107.5 14.6 17-2 12-3 6-2 23-5 6-4 3W
Pistons 25 9 0.735 118.9 112.8 6.1 13-3 12-6 5-3 17-6 6-4 1L
Spurs 25 9 0.735 120 114.1 5.9 12-4 13-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2W
Rockets 21 10 0.677 120.5 111.5 9 10-2 11-8 2-3 11-9 6-4 4W
Nuggets 23 11 0.676 124.6 117.9 6.7 10-5 13-6 4-1 16-7 5-5 1L
Knicks 23 11 0.676 120.5 114.5 6 15-3 8-8 5-2 18-9 6-4 2L
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Celtics 21 12 0.636 117 110.6 6.4 10-5 11-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 21 13 0.618 118.8 114.6 4.2 12-6 9-7 4-4 13-10 6-4 1L
Suns 19 14 0.576 115.1 113.8 1.3 10-5 9-9 7-4 17-12 6-4 1L
Raptors 20 15 0.571 113.8 112.5 1.3 10-8 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 1L
76ers 18 14 0.563 116.6 116 0.6 9-8 9-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 2W
Heat 19 15 0.559 120.9 117.4 3.5 12-5 7-10 3-3 12-10 5-5 4W
Cavaliers 20 16 0.556 119.4 116.9 2.5 13-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 5-5 3W
Magic 19 16 0.543 116.5 115.1 1.4 11-6 8-10 5-3 13-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 18 16 0.529 115.6 113.4 2.2 10-4 8-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 2W
Bulls 17 17 0.5 118.8 122.1 -3.3 10-8 7-9 3-6 13-11 7-3 2W
Hawks 17 19 0.472 119 119.5 -0.5 6-11 11-8 4-3 10-13 3-7 2W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Bucks 15 20 0.429 113.3 116 -2.7 9-9 6-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 15 20 0.429 116.3 119.9 -3.6 7-9 8-11 3-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Clippers 12 21 0.364 112.3 113.6 -1.3 8-8 4-13 3-4 9-14 6-4 6W
Jazz 12 21 0.364 119.8 126.8 -7 8-11 4-10 0-6 7-15 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 23 0.343 113.6 117.9 -4.3 9-10 3-13 2-6 6-16 3-7 4L
Hornets 11 23 0.324 115.9 119 -3.1 7-10 4-13 4-4 10-16 4-6 3L
Nets 10 22 0.313 108.9 114.3 -5.4 4-13 6-9 3-7 8-15 5-5 3L
Wizards 9 24 0.273 113.3 123.9 -10.6 5-11 4-13 1-4 6-17 6-4 2W
Kings 8 26 0.235 110.9 122.3 -11.4 5-11 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 3L
Pelicans 8 28 0.222 115.4 123.1 -7.7 6-16 2-12 3-6 4-22 4-6 6L
Pacers 6 29 0.171 110.1 119.3 -9.2 5-14 1-15 2-6 4-17 0-10 11L
  • 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