Rockets vs Mavericks Prediction

Dallas Mavericks (10-6) vs Houston Rockets (8-6)

Game Info: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 8:30 pm (American Airlines Center)

Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks -5.5 -- Over/Under: 233.5

The Houston Rockets look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Dallas Mavericks need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks prediction.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets are coming off back to back wins over the Grizzlies and Nuggets. The Houston Rockets are averaging 109.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 104.4 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.2 points and 9.1 rebounds, while Jalen Green is averaging 19.6 points and 4.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Player Facts

• Alperen Sengun is one of only 11 qualified players in the league averaging at least 20.0 points, 5.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds this season.
• Jabari Smith Jr. ranks 31st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (7.7) this season.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Bucks, Kings, and Clippers over the last week. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 119.4 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 30.5 points and 7.8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.4 points and 4.2 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Grant Williams is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.

Dallas Mavericks Player Facts

• Luka Doncic is one of only two players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
• Kyrie Irving ranks 18th amongst qualified players for FT% (88.9%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
• The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.2).
• The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (104.4).
• The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (21.8).

Randy’s Pick

The Dallas Mavericks are in a bit of a funk right now and their defense remains a serious issue. The Houston Rockets continue to surprise with outright victories, and they're 10-3-1 ATS on the season. The Rockets are 9-0-1 ATS in their last 10 games. While the Mavs have beaten up on the Rockets in outright wins, it's Houston that's covered 6 of the last 10 meetings. The Rockets are making bettors money. It's hard to turn down the free buckets with the Houston Rockets, given the way they keep cashing tickets. Give me the road dog.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.