On Sunday, the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks will face off in NBA action at American Airlines Center. Let's look at this from a betting perspective and decide on the best bet for this game. Rockets vs. Mavericks predictions.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets are coming off losses to the Mavericks, Timberwolves, Warriors and Heat. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.9 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Jaylen Green is averaging 19.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, and Fred VanVleet is averaging 16.7 points and 3.7 rebounds. Jabari Smith Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks recently defeated the Hawks and Rockets while splitting two games with the Warriors. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.2 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.8 points and 9.8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.4 points and 4.9 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing six rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Rockets vs Mavericks Prediction
The Rockets feel like they've run out of gas after losing four straight and falling out of contention for the play-in tournament. The Rockets' season is almost over. The Mavs have had their best performance of the season, winning nine of their last 10 games, with eight of them in coverage. The Mavericks have won eight of their last 10 games against the Rockets, including an 18-point win a week ago. The Mavs need to keep winning to stay out of the play-in tournament. Bet on points against the home Mavericks.
