Houston Rockets (32-19) vs. Dallas Mavericks (27-25)
February 8, 2025 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks -4; Over/Under: 226.5
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The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks meet Saturday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Mavericks vs Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Mavericks vs Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets lost to the Timberwolves and Nets, and they play the Raptors, Suns, and Warriors next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.4 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.6 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.2 points and 10.6 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.9 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the 76ers, beat the 76ers, and they play the Kings, Warriors, and Heat next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 115.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.5 points and 4.8 assists, while Max Christie is averaging 15 points and 9 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer and Klay Thompson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Rockets have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Mavericks have won seven of their last eight home games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four day games against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
- The Rockets have won nine of their last 10 games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in nine of the Rockets’ last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last seven road games on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Mavericks’ last nine games have gone OVER the total points line.
Mavericks vs Rockets Injury Report
The Mavs will continue to be without Dwight Powell, Dereck Lively II, and Caleb Martin.
The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr., Fred VanVleet, and Cody Zeller.
Mavericks vs Rockets Prediction
The Dallas Mavericks are going to be as healthy as they’ve been in a while, and they’re going to get Anthony Davis. The Rockets went from red-hot to losing five straight games, so you can talk yourself into the Mavs in this spot. However, this will be the Maverick’s first home game since the Luka trade, and I don’t expect a good home crowd. Mavs fans are livid, and they’re going to make sure their voices are heard. That could backfire for the Mavs on the court. Also, the Rockets are better than the Mavericks no matter how you slice it, and have won both meetings against them this season. Give me the Rockets and the points, a game they could win outright.
