Above all, no team in basketball can match the offensive firepower of the Rockets. At least when they are healthy. NBA scoring champion James Harden has been in a questionable status recently with a thigh issue. And Russell Westbrook was sat out to rest earlier this week. Along the same lines, Dallas has used a prolific offense to become betting on NBA Games asset. Cause by Luka Doncic’s scoring touch has the Mavericks emerged as a top tier Western Conference playoff contender. Dallas and Houston have been back and forth in the race for first place in the Southwest Division.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets
| Date and Time: | Friday, January 31, 2020, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Toyota Center, Houston, Texas |
| Mavericks vs. Rockets TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Mavericks vs. Rockets NBA Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets Overview
Houston has sports betting record of 29-17 straight up, 22-24 vs. the odds, and 21-25 under the total. Overall NBA metrics have the Rockets 2nd for scoring offense and 24th for points allowed. Houston has covered just three of their last five games,
Dallas is 29-17 straight up, 24-19-3 on the board and 27-19 over the total. Specifically, the Mavericks rank third for scoring offense and 14th for points allowed. Late on Dallas has lost only one of their last eight to the line.
Key Mavericks: SG Luka Doncic (29.0 PTS, 9.6 REB, 8.8 AST, 46.4 FGPCT, 32.2 3PPCT, 76.1 FTPCT), PF Kristaps Porzingis (17.0 PTS, 9.1 REB, 39.9 FGPCT, 34.2 3PPCT, 73.1 FTPCT), SG Tim Hardaway Jr (14.2 PTS, 3.0 REB, 43.1 FGPCT, 39.8 3PPCT, 78.4 FTPCT)
Key Rockets: SG James Harden – day to day – thigh (36.1 PTS, 6.2 REB, 7.3 AST, 43.9 FGPCT, 35.7 3PPCT, 86.1 FTPCT), PG Russell Westbrook – day to day – rest (26.0 PTS, 8.1 REB, 7.4 AST, 45.2 FGPCT, 23.4 FGPCT, 78.2 FTPCT), SG Eric Gordon (16.3 PTS, 2.2 REB, 38.4 FGPCT, 35.6 3PPCT, 72.0 FTPCT)
Dallas and Houston Against the Spread
The Mavericks are:
- 3-3-2 against the spread on the road
- 3-5 under the total in their last eight away games
- 4-6-1 vs. the odds in their last 11 games as a dog
- 2-6 under the total when getting points
- 5-4 on the board in their last nine games at Houston
- 2-4-1 under the total head to head against the Rockets
The Rockets are:
- 5-3 with the spread in their last eight home games
- 3-7 under the total at Toyota Center
- 3-6 vs. the line in their last nine games as a chalk
- 3-6-1 under the total when laying points
- 2-5 on the board in their last seven games against the Mavericks
- 3-10-1 under the total head to head with Dallas
Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets NBA games Betting Odds Picks
On this occasion, the resurgent Mavericks have a golden opportunity to make a national TV statement. Luka Doncic has emerged as betting on NBA Games star and asset. Dallas has remade its franchise to be primed for sustained success. Contrarily the Rockets remain a big-name public team that is often an overlay. Look for the Mavericks to take advantage here.
Mavericks vs. Rockets NBA Betting Online Pick: Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks vs. Rockets NBA Betting Online Score Prediction: Mavericks 108, Rockets 103