Our Rockets vs Mavericks prediction for this NBA game is Rockets +6, -110.
The Rockets battle the Mavericks in this Western Conference matchup. Houston aims for another defensively close game, while the Dallas offense is on the rise.
Offshore Odds: Rockets Are Decent Underdogs on The Road
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | +6 (-110) | +195 | O 227 (-110) |
| Mavericks | -6 (-110) | -225 | U 227 (-110) |
Rockets Close Game Experience
The Rockets defeated the Spurs on the road a few days ago, 106-101. Houston built a 14-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back. While the shooting effort from the field was decent, the Rockets excelled at the free-throw line. The only negative statistic was a 54-30 deficit in points in the paint. Jalen Green led the Rockets in scoring with 36 points.
Houston has shown strong defensive efforts in every game this season, with three out of the four games being closely contested. The team’s two losses came by five points or fewer, indicating they have already faced a couple of tough-luck defeats. The Rockets need more depth scoring and consistent high-scoring efforts on offense.
Mavericks High Production on Offense
The Mavericks just defeated the Timberwolves on the road, 120-114. Dallas was down by eight after the first quarter, but the offense picked up in the middle quarters. The Mavericks were fairly even with the Timberwolves in all the main offensive statistics. Key to the win was Dallas taking care of the ball with only nine turnovers, and they outscored Minnesota in the paint, 52-38.
Unlike Houston, Dallas has maintained a consistently high-scoring offense. The Mavericks have also played against some tough offensive teams and kept pace with them. In recent news, Naji Marshall has proven to be a valuable asset for the Mavericks’ defense, and he will look to continue that trend against a strong Rockets team.
Rockets vs Mavericks Prediction
This will be a back-and-forth close game. If Houston can be a bit more efficient on offense, they might be able to pull off the road upset. Both teams shoot well from three and take care of the ball. While Dallas is the deeper and more efficient team on offense, they have still experienced some close games.
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