In another regular season matchup for the 2024/25 NBA season and between teams from the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks will host the Houston Rockets. The game will take place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The tip-off is set for Thursday (31) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).
The Mavs and Rockets are set for a Texas showdown as they aim to stay at the top of the Western standings. With that in mind, we’ve decided to bring our betting tips, everything you need to know about the teams, and where to watch the game.
Our Predictions: Dallas Mavericks to Win
Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets face off in a regular season game of the 2024/25 NBA. The Mavs are looking for their fourth win to stay among the best in the West, while the Rockets aim to match their Texas rival’s record. The prediction is a Dallas Mavericks victory, as they have a superior team. Additionally, there is an expectation that their win will have a certain margin, suggesting a bet on the “Asian handicap -4.5”.
Both Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets are coming off victories against the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, respectively. However, the team led by Jason Kidd is visibly in better form and has dominated the head-to-head matchups against the Rockets. Therefore, the forecast is a win for the Mavs.
To give an idea, in the last 12 meetings between the two teams, Dallas Mavericks have won ten times against the Houston Rockets. Moreover, their smallest margin of victory was five points. Taking this into consideration, the recommended bet is on the Asian handicap market.
Latest news and statistics of the Dallas Mavericks
Under the command of Jason Kidd, the Dallas Mavericks are among the best in the Western Conference, thanks to their three wins and one loss record. Their last game was in Minneapolis, where, even in a back-to-back, they defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-114.
In the victory against the Wolves, the Mavs had a 48.4% shooting accuracy overall and 41% from three-point range. Their standout players were Kyrie Irving, with 35 points, four rebounds, and five assists, Luka Doncic, who added 24 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, and PJ Washington, with 17 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.
Latest news and statistics of the Houston Rockets
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets, coached by Ime Udoka, enter their fifth game of the season with a 50% success rate, having two wins and two losses. In their last outing, Houston played another Texas classic against the San Antonio Spurs, winning at the Frost Bank Center 106-101.
In the win against the Spurs, the Rockets made 41.2% of their field goals and 40.5% of their three-pointers. Their key players were Jalen Green, who scored 36 points, grabbed one rebound, and provided two assists, Jabari Smith Jr., with 17 points, eight rebounds, and one assist, and Alperen Sengun, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, along with five assists and one block.