Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Odds & Picks

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It’s an all-Texas affair in the NBA tonight as the Rockets take on the Mavericks. Who do we like in the first meeting of the season between the 2 teams? Find out in our Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks predictions below!

We’re seeing a different Houston team this season. The Rockets’ defense has improved 11 spots in opponent points per game. match, allowing just 107 per game compared to 113.2 last season. We are also witnessing the ascension of Jalen Green, who has increased his scoring average by nearly 10 points per game. match and knocks down almost 5 triples per match. Will all that be enough to beat the division rivals Mavs? Houston is just 2-8 SU in the last 10 meetings; it has won just once in its last 7 visits to Dallas.

Dallas will also be happy with the way it has started the new season. The Mavericks are coming off a tough road win in Minnesota where Luka Doncic carried them in the clutch. The Mavs are undefeated at home after 2 games played, but this will be their toughest test yet after beating San Antonio and Utah in the first 2 games. For the Mavs, it’s all about staying healthy come the playoffs. Ultimately, this team will be judged on how it performs in May and June; until then the main priority is to make life as easy as possible for Doncic so he doesn’t get hurt.

I aim for the total number of points. The Rockets have gone over 228 points just once in 4 games, the improvements on defense are quite noticeable. They are 25th in pace, while the Mavs are 17th. Under for Dallas has also conceded 4 of 5 home games.

Rockets vs Mavericks Prediction: Under 228 (-110) available at time of publication. Can be played on that track.

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