The Mavericks are gearing up for a showdown against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Nov 28. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 8:30 ET and will be broadcast on BSSW. Dallas comes into this matchup as 4.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 229.5. Will the Mavericks manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Mavericks vs. Rockets predictions.
Mavericks vs. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -4.5
- Total 229.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Nov 28
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas TX
- TV: BSSW
Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Rockets offense has averaged 107 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Houston posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 5-5 ATS.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rockets have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 3-0.
Mavericks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Dallas has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 105 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- As the betting favorite, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Do the Rockets Have What it Takes on the Road?
Looking at the Rockets’ previous ten games, they are 7-3 and face the Mavericks with an overall mark of 8-6. In away games this season, the Rockets have put together a 0-5 record, whereas they have a 8-1 record when playing at home.
The Rockets’ offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 105 points versus the Nuggets. During the game, they attempted 29 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 48.8%. Leading the team in scoring was Jalen Green with 25 points. Alperen Sengün also added 21 points for the Rockets.
So far, the Rockets’ defense is ranked 1st in the league at 104.4 points per contest.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Rockets are forcing 12.3 per game, which is 5th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 27th in blocked shots at 4 per game.
Do the Mavericks Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Rockets, the Mavericks are looking to build on their above .500 record of 10-6. On the road this season, the Mavericks have posted a 6-4 record, whereas they have a 4-2 record at home.
In their recent matchup, the Mavericks offense ended with 88 points against the Clippers. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 37.4% and made 9 threes. Leading the Mavericks in scoring vs. the Clippers was Luka Doncic with his 30 points. Kyrie Irving also added 26 points for the Mavericks.
Looking at the Mavericks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 118.3 points per game (24th).
The Dallas defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Dallas.
Mavericks vs. Rockets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Alperen Sengün and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. For his matchup against the Mavericks, we recommend taking the under on Alperen Sengün and his prop bet of 20.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 20.
- The Prop: Alperen Sengun Under 20.5 Points (-110)
Mavericks vs. Rockets Predictions
The Mavericks is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 116-106. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Mavericks at -4.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 229.5, and our model predicts the Rockets and Mavericks to score a combined 222 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Mavericks -4.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook