The Rockets vs Mavericks matchup is set for Saturday as Houston looks to end a five-game losing streak. The Rockets (32-19) have a strong 9-2 divisional record and a 17-10 road performance. Meanwhile, the Mavericks (27-25) hold a 5-4 Southwest Division record and are 14-10 at home.
Dallas welcomes Anthony Davis, who will debut after joining from the Lakers in the Luka Doncic trade. “But to have Nico trade for me just shows his belief in me and what I can do on the floor. It’s my job to produce every night and have Mavs nation believe that as well. So I’m excited for the challenge,” said Davis. However, the Mavericks will miss Dereck Lively II (ankle), Dwight Powell (hip), and Caleb Martin (hip). Houston will be without Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) and Fred VanVleet (ankle).
Tipoff is at 3 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center. The latest Rockets vs Mavericks odds list Dallas as 3.5-point favorites, with a 227.5 over/under. Before making any picks, check SportsLine’s expert NBA model, which has returned thousands in profit for bettors.
Betting Lines for Rockets vs. Mavericks
- Spread: Dallas -3
- Over/Under: 228 points
- Money Line: Dallas -145, Houston +122
- Houston ATS: Covered in 46 of their last 75 games (+14.10 units)
- Dallas Money Line: Won 56 of their last 94 games (+16.00 units)
Why the Mavericks Can Win
Anthony Davis has dominated, averaging 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists this season. In his final Lakers game, he recorded 42 points and 23 rebounds.
Kyrie Irving is also a key player, averaging 24.4 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 47.9% from the field.
Why the Rockets Can Win
Jalen Green leads Houston, averaging 21.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. He scored 28 points against Minnesota on Thursday.
Alperen Sengun remains dominant, averaging 19.2 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. He recently recorded a 24-point, 20-rebound performance.
Final Prediction for Rockets vs Mavericks
The model predicts Under 218 points and a strong spread performance from one side. See the final NBA picks on SportsLine now!