Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Matchup

Check out our Mavericks vs. Rockets prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Houston.

  • The Mavericks head into the game at 20-13.
  • Dallas has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (6th).
  • The Mavericks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rockets.
  • The Rockets take on Dallas at 21-11.
  • Houston has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (29th).
  • The Rockets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Mavericks.

Mavericks vs Rockets Prediction

The Houston Rockets (-209) will host the Dallas Mavericks (+176) at the Toyota Center in Houston. The Rockets are favored by 5.5 points and the over/under line is set at 222.

Both teams are on two-game losing streaks and are looking to get back on track. The Mavericks are 20-13 and in 4th place in the Western Conference, while the Rockets are 21-11 and in 3rd place in the West.

Mavericks vs. Rockets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets
  • Where: Houston at Toyota Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 1st
  • Betting Odds HOU -5.5, DAL +176 | HOU -209 O/U 222

Mavericks Preview: Will the Mavericks Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Dallas fell to 20-13 on the season after a 110-100 loss to the Kings on Monday. The Mavericks entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 210 points came in well under the 223.5-point line.

After jumping out to a 37-23 lead in the 1st quarter, Dallas struggled as the Kings went on a 12-0 run, turning a 44-35 deficit into a 47-44 lead. The Mavericks were outscored 33-23 in the 2nd quarter and 27-17 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th down 83-77, Dallas couldn’t mount a comeback, as they were outscored 27-23 in the final period.

In their 110-100 loss to the Kings, the Mavericks struggled offensively, shooting just 42.1% from the field. They connected on 12 threes, hitting 38.7% from beyond the arc.

Spencer Dinwiddie led Dallas with 30 points and 6 assists, making 3 threes at a 50% clip. P.J. Washington added 28 points, hitting 4 threes, with 19 of his points coming in the 1st quarter.

Even with a strong defensive effort, the Mavericks couldn’t hold off the Kings, allowing 110 points in a loss. Dallas gave up 33 points in the 2nd quarter but managed to keep Sacramento to 27 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

The Mavericks held the Kings to 42% shooting, including just 10 made threes on 31% shooting. Dallas also recorded 8 steals and 13 blocks in the game.

Rockets Preview: Do the Rockets Have a Shot at a Home Win?

The Mavericks fell to 20-13 on the season after a 110-100 road loss to the Kings on Monday. Dallas entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 210, falling short of the 223.5 O/U line.

Dallas started strong, leading 37-23 after the 1st quarter. However, the Kings went on a 12-0 run, flipping the score from 44-35 to 47-44. Sacramento outscored Dallas 33-23 in the 2nd quarter and 27-17 in the 3rd. The Mavericks trailed 83-77 going into the 4th and were outscored 27-23 in the final period.

The Rockets struggled offensively in their 104-100 loss to the Heat, shooting just 39.2% from the field. Dillon Brooks led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 threes at a 41.7% clip, while Jalen Green added 19 points despite shooting 30% overall.

Alperen Sengün contributed 18 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor. Jalen Green had a big 3rd quarter, scoring 14 of his 19 points, while Fred VanVleet added 8 of his 16 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Rockets tightened up after a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 31 points, giving up just 22 in the 2nd and 23 in the 4th. Overall, they held the Heat to 104 points on 44% shooting.

Houston did a solid job defending the three, with Miami hitting just 10 threes at a 30% clip. The Rockets also recorded 5 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Mavericks vs Rockets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their three previous road games, Dallas has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 106 points per game.
  • Although Houston has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 111 points per game in these games.
  • Dallas has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
  • Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Rockets have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.

Mavericks vs Rockets Prediction

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