Rockets at Mavs (Dec. 29): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Houston Rockets are on a three-game road trip and they visit Dallas on Thursday night. It's the second of three games within a 10-day span between the in-state divisional rivals. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. Central and can be seen via AT&T SportsNet Southwest (in Houston markets) or on NBA League Pass.

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Jae’Sean Tate is out for the Rockets. Eric Gordon played Monday. Danilo Gallinari is injured and out.

Rockets are without Jae'Sean Tate and Eric Gordon. Danilo Gallinari is out for the Mavericks.

Rockets lost to Mavericks last Friday. Doncic is tired after his big game against New York on Tuesday. Rockets have young players who can keep their team competitive.

Rockets are playing Mavericks on December 29th.