If you’re looking for Mavericks vs. Rockets predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Rockets are on the move to take on the Mavericks on Sunday, Apr 7 at 3:30 ET. At present, the total is set at 226, and the Mavericks are favored by 8.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Mavericks vs. Rockets player props and predictions.
Mavericks vs. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -8.5
- Total 226
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Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Apr 7
- Time: 3:30 ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas TX
- TV: NBA
Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 113 points per game in these contests.
- The last ten games that Houston was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 4-6 straight up.
Mavericks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 119 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Mavericks have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Do the Rockets Have What it Takes on the Road?
Houston’s O/U record for the season is 38-39, and their games have averaged a combined 226.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 226.
The Rockets have gone 4-0 to the over in their last four games. In their most recent game, they lost to the Heat by a score of 119-104. The O/U line for that game was 217.
This season, Houston is 15-34 as the underdog and is 24-24 ATS as the underdog. Their ATS record as the underdog is 24-24, and they have failed to cover in their last two games as the underdog.
Houston’s overall ATS record for the season is 43-33, and they are 16-20 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 24-24 ATS.
The Rockets are currently in 11th place in the Western Conference with a record of 38-39. In the Southwest Division, they are in 3rd place. In non-conference games, they are 12-17 and 26-22 against the West.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Rockets are 16th in the league in scoring at 113.9 points per game. However, they have struggled on the road, averaging 111.6 points per game compared to 116.0 at home.
So far this season, the Rockets have scored below the NBA average in 58.4% of their games. They are also 28th in the league in field goal percentage at 45%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Houston is 17th in made threes at 12.6 per game. Overall, they have made 35% of their attempts from beyond the arc, which is 23rd in the league.
At present, the Rockets’ defense is ranked 12th, allowing 112.9 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Rockets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.2% while allowing 34.8% from downtown.
Is It the Mavericks Game to Lose at Home?
Dallas has won their last two games straight up and are currently 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 47-30. In the Southwest Division, they are in 1st place.
At home, the Mavericks have won six straight games and are 24-15 overall. Today, they are favored by 8.5 points and have a 20-19 ATS record at home.
This season, the Mavericks have been favored in 61% of their games and have a record of 35-12 in those games. As the favorite, they are 30-17 against the spread and have an average scoring margin of +6.9 points per game.
In their last game, the Mavericks defeated the Warriors by a score of 108-106. The O/U line for that game was 223 points, and Dallas was a 1-point underdog going into the game.
For the season, the Mavericks have an average over/under line of 235.6 points per game, and their games have averaged a combined 233.9 points. The under has hit in their last three games.
Dallas’ ATS record for the season is 45-32, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. Today’s O/U line of 226 points is lower than 69 of their previous games.
This season, the Mavericks are one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 2nd in both three-point attempts and makes. They are shooting 37% from beyond the arc.
Overall, the Mavericks are 6th in scoring at 118.2 points per game. At home, they are averaging 118.7 points per game.
So far, the Mavericks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 58.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 10th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game.
On defense, the Mavericks are ranked 20th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 55.8% of their games. Opponents are hitting 54.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.7% of their three-point attempts.
Mavericks vs. Rockets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Green and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with a stat line of 22 points, 6 and 4 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 24.5.
- The Prop: Jalen Green Under 24.5 Points (-115)
Mavericks vs. Rockets Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Rockets vs. Mavericks matchup, we’re leaning towards the Rockets at +8.5. Although our projections show the Mavericks winning 114-110, we suggest placing your bet on the Rockets for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 226 and given that our model is projecting 224 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Rockets +8.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook