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Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Predictions

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Rockets -6.5 @ -106

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Get with the Rockets with a -6.5 spread. We’re backing them at -106 to enjoy a solid victory when they go head to head with the Mavericks.

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The Houston Rockets hit the hardwood against the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA game.

Houston Rockets have won five on the spin, triumphing 132-100 in their previous game. This was on the road against Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Fred VanVleet dropped 24 points, as Amen Thompson finished with 23 and Kevin Durant 18.

Dallas Mavericks last game was a 120-96 home win. This victory over Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center made it back-to-back wins. Cooper Flagg scored 26 points, with PJ Washington adding 18 and Kyrie Irving 15.

H2H: Rockets 128-110 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

The Rockets have claimed back-to-back victories over the Mavs. Both wins came at Toyota Center and the scorelines were 111-107 and 128-110. The Rockets have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	5	0	1	123	108.8	14.2	2-0	3-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Mavericks	3	2	0.6	114	112	2	1-1	2-1	0-2	1-2	3-2	2W

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 110.9 points, 43.0 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 10.7 steals and 5.9 blocks while shooting 46.6% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 104.4 points and 40.5 rebounds per contest.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists, while Jabari Smith averages 2.8 (40.0%) 3-pointers made.

The Mavs have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.3 points, 44.8 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 8.6 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field and 82.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 118.3 points and 45.3 rebounds.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 22.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists, while Max Christie has an average of 2.2 (36.1%) 3-pointers made.

Best Bet

We’re excited to see Rockets at -6.5 on the spread in this NBA contest. We think it’s a great number for the market leaders to cover at odds of -106.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 3 consecutive games.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 12 of their last 20 games at home.

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Rockets -6.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.5% likelihood of this pick winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 120 - 110 Mavericks

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Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Houston Rockets odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -222 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 69% chance of winning. Dallas Mavericks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +184.

There is a spread of 6.5 and total points has a line of 225.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 225.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Rockets

-222

Mavericks

+184

Point Spread

Rockets -6.5

-106

Mavericks +6.5

-114

Total Points

Under 225.5

-110

Over 225.5

-110

The Mavs own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 121.70 points on average and giving up 128.40.

The Rockets have notched four straight wins away from home. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 114.70 points scored and 105.70 points allowed.

When the teams last met at American Airlines Center, the Rockets beat the Mavs 135-117. In the last 10 head-to-head matchups at American Airlines Center, the Mavs have notched eight victories, while the Rockets have recorded two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O225.5	U225.5
Dallas Mavericks Home Stats		3-7	250.10	121.70	128.40	8	2
Houston Rockets Away Stats		8-2	220.40	114.70	105.70	5	5

• 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

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Houston Rockets Stats

Dallas Mavericks Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 215.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 220.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 225.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.90 pts and allowed 104.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.70 pts and allowed 105.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 236.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 250.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 225.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.30 pts and allowed 118.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 121.70 pts and allowed 128.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.90 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.90 (80.69%)
• Rebounds: Total 43, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 24.20
• Blocks: 5.90
• Steals: 10.70
• Turnovers : 14.30
• Personal Fouls: 20.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.30 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.10 (82.68%)
• Rebounds: Total 46, Offensive 14.80, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 26.90
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 13.10
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.90 (82.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.8, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 27.10
• Blocks: 6.50
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 12.60
• Personal Fouls: 21.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.00 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.30 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.80 (78.26%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 28.20
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.00

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
76ers	4	1	0.8	110.8	107.4	3.4	2-1	2-0	1-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Raptors	3	1	0.75	117.5	102.5	15	2-0	1-1	0-0	3-0	3-1	1W
Celtics	3	1	0.75	119.8	111.8	8	3-0	0-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	109.8	109.6	0.2	1-2	1-1	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Nets	0	4	0	114.3	124	-9.7	0-2	0-2	0-1	0-4	0-4	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	4	1	0.8	109.8	103.4	6.4	2-0	2-1	0-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	118	117	1	3-0	0-2	0-0	2-2	3-2	1L
Pacers	2	3	0.4	115	114.8	0.2	0-2	2-1	0-1	1-2	2-3	2L
Bulls	1	4	0.2	114	130.2	-16.2	0-2	1-2	1-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Bucks	1	4	0.2	113.4	124.2	-10.8	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-4	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	3	2	0.6	101	108.2	-7.2	2-1	1-1	2-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Wizards	2	3	0.4	113.6	115.8	-2.2	1-1	1-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	1	3	0.25	107	119.5	-12.5	0-2	1-1	0-1	1-2	1-3	1L
Heat	1	4	0.2	113	120.8	-7.8	0-3	1-1	1-1	1-2	1-4	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L
Trail Blazers	3	1	0.75	122.8	114	8.8	1-1	2-0	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Timberwolves	3	2	0.6	120.4	107.8	12.6	1-1	2-1	0-0	0-1	3-2	2L
Nuggets	2	2	0.5	110.8	114	-3.2	1-1	1-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1W
Jazz	1	4	0.2	112.4	120.2	-7.8	1-3	0-1	0-0	1-4	1-4	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	4	1	0.8	123.2	113.6	9.6	2-1	2-0	3-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Warriors	2	3	0.4	117.6	119.4	-1.8	0-1	2-2	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Suns	1	2	0.333	109.3	123.7	-14.4	1-0	0-2	1-0	1-2	1-2	1L
Clippers	1	3	0.25	106.5	108	-1.5	1-1	0-2	1-2	1-3	1-3	3L
Kings	0	5	0	110.2	126.8	-16.6	0-2	0-3	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	5	0	1	123	108.8	14.2	2-0	3-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Grizzlies	5	0	1	118.2	106.2	12	1-0	4-0	0-0	5-0	5-0	5W
Spurs	3	2	0.6	116.6	110	6.6	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	3W
Mavericks	3	2	0.6	114	112	2	1-1	2-1	0-2	1-2	3-2	2W
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	4	1	0.8	109.8	103.4	6.4	2-0	2-1	0-0	4-1	4-1	1W
76ers	4	1	0.8	110.8	107.4	3.4	2-1	2-0	1-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Raptors	3	1	0.75	117.5	102.5	15	2-0	1-1	0-0	3-0	3-1	1W
Celtics	3	1	0.75	119.8	111.8	8	3-0	0-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Hornets	3	2	0.6	101	108.2	-7.2	2-1	1-1	2-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	118	117	1	3-0	0-2	0-0	2-2	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	109.8	109.6	0.2	1-2	1-1	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Wizards	2	3	0.4	113.6	115.8	-2.2	1-1	1-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Pacers	2	3	0.4	115	114.8	0.2	0-2	2-1	0-1	1-2	2-3	2L
Magic	1	3	0.25	107	119.5	-12.5	0-2	1-1	0-1	1-2	1-3	1L
Bulls	1	4	0.2	114	130.2	-16.2	0-2	1-2	1-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Bucks	1	4	0.2	113.4	124.2	-10.8	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-4	1L
Heat	1	4	0.2	113	120.8	-7.8	0-3	1-1	1-1	1-2	1-4	1W
Nets	0	4	0	114.3	124	-9.7	0-2	0-2	0-1	0-4	0-4	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	5	0	1	123	108.8	14.2	2-0	3-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Grizzlies	5	0	1	118.2	106.2	12	1-0	4-0	0-0	5-0	5-0	5W
Trail Blazers	3	1	0.75	122.8	114	8.8	1-1	2-0	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Lakers	4	1	0.8	123.2	113.6	9.6	2-1	2-0	3-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L
Spurs	3	2	0.6	116.6	110	6.6	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	3W
Mavericks	3	2	0.6	114	112	2	1-1	2-1	0-2	1-2	3-2	2W
Timberwolves	3	2	0.6	120.4	107.8	12.6	1-1	2-1	0-0	0-1	3-2	2L
Nuggets	2	2	0.5	110.8	114	-3.2	1-1	1-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1W
Warriors	2	3	0.4	117.6	119.4	-1.8	0-1	2-2	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Suns	1	2	0.333	109.3	123.7	-14.4	1-0	0-2	1-0	1-2	1-2	1L
Clippers	1	3	0.25	106.5	108	-1.5	1-1	0-2	1-2	1-3	1-3	3L
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W
Jazz	1	4	0.2	112.4	120.2	-7.8	1-3	0-1	0-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Kings	0	5	0	110.2	126.8	-16.6	0-2	0-3	0-1	0-5	0-5	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	5	0	1	123	108.8	14.2	2-0	3-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Grizzlies	5	0	1	118.2	106.2	12	1-0	4-0	0-0	5-0	5-0	5W
Pistons	4	1	0.8	109.8	103.4	6.4	2-0	2-1	0-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Lakers	4	1	0.8	123.2	113.6	9.6	2-1	2-0	3-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Thunder	4	1	0.8	108.2	104.6	3.6	3-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	4-1	1L
76ers	4	1	0.8	110.8	107.4	3.4	2-1	2-0	1-0	4-1	4-1	1W
Celtics	3	1	0.75	119.8	111.8	8	3-0	0-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Trail Blazers	3	1	0.75	122.8	114	8.8	1-1	2-0	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Raptors	3	1	0.75	117.5	102.5	15	2-0	1-1	0-0	3-0	3-1	1W
Hornets	3	2	0.6	101	108.2	-7.2	2-1	1-1	2-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Cavaliers	3	2	0.6	118	117	1	3-0	0-2	0-0	2-2	3-2	1L
Mavericks	3	2	0.6	114	112	2	1-1	2-1	0-2	1-2	3-2	2W
Timberwolves	3	2	0.6	120.4	107.8	12.6	1-1	2-1	0-0	0-1	3-2	2L
Spurs	3	2	0.6	116.6	110	6.6	1-2	2-0	1-1	3-2	3-2	3W
Hawks	3	3	0.5	119.2	114.5	4.7	1-2	2-1	2-1	3-1	3-3	1W
Nuggets	2	2	0.5	110.8	114	-3.2	1-1	1-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1W
Warriors	2	3	0.4	117.6	119.4	-1.8	0-1	2-2	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Pacers	2	3	0.4	115	114.8	0.2	0-2	2-1	0-1	1-2	2-3	2L
Knicks	2	3	0.4	109.8	109.6	0.2	1-2	1-1	0-2	2-3	2-3	2W
Wizards	2	3	0.4	113.6	115.8	-2.2	1-1	1-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Suns	1	2	0.333	109.3	123.7	-14.4	1-0	0-2	1-0	1-2	1-2	1L
Clippers	1	3	0.25	106.5	108	-1.5	1-1	0-2	1-2	1-3	1-3	3L
Magic	1	3	0.25	107	119.5	-12.5	0-2	1-1	0-1	1-2	1-3	1L
Bulls	1	4	0.2	114	130.2	-16.2	0-2	1-2	1-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Heat	1	4	0.2	113	120.8	-7.8	0-3	1-1	1-1	1-2	1-4	1W
Bucks	1	4	0.2	113.4	124.2	-10.8	1-2	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-4	1L
Pelicans	1	4	0.2	119.4	121.6	-2.2	1-2	0-2	0-0	1-3	1-4	1W
Jazz	1	4	0.2	112.4	120.2	-7.8	1-3	0-1	0-0	1-4	1-4	3L
Nets	0	4	0	114.3	124	-9.7	0-2	0-2	0-1	0-4	0-4	4L
Kings	0	5	0	110.2	126.8	-16.6	0-2	0-3	0-1	0-5	0-5	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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