Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Prediction 10-31-24 NBA Picks

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Houston Rockets (2-2) vs. Dallas Mavericks (3-1)
31 October 2024 at 8:30 p.m. EDT
The line: Dallas Mavericks -5.5; Over/Under: +226
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The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets meet Thursday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here is a Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets prediction. This article will include a Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Pick.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets beat the Grizzlies, lost to the Spurs, and next they play the Warriors, Knicks and Spurs. The Houston Rockets are averaging 111.3 points on 40.7 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 28.8 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 14.8 points and 3 rebounds. Alperen Sengun is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. grabs 9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Jazz and Timberwolves, and they next play the Magic, Pacers and Bulls. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 113 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 26.8 points and 7 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 23.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game.

Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Injury Report

The Mavericks will be without Maxi Kleber and Dante Exum. Steven Adams is questionable for the Rockets with a knee injury.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

  • The Rockets have lost each of their last 10 road games on Thursday.
  • The Mavericks have won each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
  • The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last eight Thursday games as favorites.
  • The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.

Facts about total points

  • Each of the Rockets’ last eight games as an underdog has gone ABOVE the total point line.
  • Five of the Mavericks’ last six home games against the Rockets following a road win have gone UNDER the total point line.

Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Prediction

The Houston Rockets are a talented team worth a look in the underdog role, but they’ve gotten off to a slow start offensively, and usually things don’t get better down the road. The Mavericks are playing good ball through 4 games and are coming off their best effort yet against Minnesota. The Mavs have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Rockets, and the winner of 7 of those games combined has covered the number. The Rockets need to find their offensive spark to hang in a game like this. Give me Mavs and the fair number.