Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks will face off in a regular season game of the 2024/25 NBA season, in a Western Conference clash. The game, which will take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, is scheduled for this Wednesday (1) at 10 PM (Brasília time).
The Rockets and Mavs will engage in a Texas classic, with the third and fourth places in the West on the line.
Our Predictions Houston Rockets Win
Both the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks were defeated in their last outings, losing to the Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings, respectively. Although the Mavs likely won’t be as shorthanded as they were in Sacramento, they still face some challenges against their Houston rivals. Therefore, the forecast is a victory for the Rockets.
Under 223.5 Points in the Game
The main issue the Mavs face against the Rockets is the difficulty in overcoming their strong defense. Additionally, with Luka Doncic injured, Dallas’ offensive creation drops significantly. Since Houston doesn’t have a particularly high-scoring offense either, we shouldn’t expect a very high-scoring game. Hence, the betting suggestion is to go with the under points market.
Latest News on the Houston Rockets
Ime Udoka’s Houston Rockets are doing very well in the Western Conference, starting the year in the Top 3 with a total of 21 wins and 11 losses. However, despite their positive momentum, the Houston team has lost their last two games, with their most recent being a 104-100 defeat against the Miami Heat at home.
In the loss to the Heat, the Rockets converted 39.2% of their total shots and 32.5% from the perimeter. Their most productive players were Dillon Brooks, with 22 points, four rebounds, and one block, Jalen Green, who contributed 19 points, three rebounds, and two assists, and Alperen Sengun, who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 18 rebounds, along with six assists and one block.
Latest News on the Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are also well-positioned in the Western Conference standings, sitting in fourth place with a record of 20 wins and 13 losses. In their last ten games, Jason Kidd’s team had a 50% success rate and also lost their last two games, the most recent being a 110-100 defeat to the Sacramento Kings.
In the loss to the Kings, the Mavs converted 42.1% of their shots overall and 38.7% from three-point range. With a slew of significant absences, including Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II, and Naji Marshall, their standout players were Spencer Dinwiddie, who scored 30 points, grabbed three rebounds, and dished out six assists, PJ Washington, who added 28 points, four rebounds, one assist, and two blocks, and Quentin Grimes, who tallied 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and one block.