Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets: Prediction and Betting Tips | March 31, 2024

The Dallas Mavericks will travel to the Toyota Center on Sunday (Mar. 31) to face the Houston Rockets, who are determined to secure the 10th spot in the Western Conference as the competition for playoffs intensifies.

With a record of 44-29, Dallas currently holds the sixth spot on the table. A victory on Sunday would bring them closer to securing their position. The Rockets, who are 38-35, are just one win behind the Golden State Warriors (39-34). The Mavericks are well aware that their opponents have been on an impressive 11-game winning streak as they strive to make a comeback in the postseason race.

Despite the Rockets holding a 102-93 advantage in their regular season head-to-head record against the Mavericks, the latter have recently dominated Houston with a 4-1 lead in their last five games.

NBA Rivalry Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets

The Mavericks and Rockets game will commence at 7 pm ET at the Toyota Center. It will be televised on both the Space City Home Network and Bally Sports SW-DAL.

The spread for the Mavericks is -2, while the Rockets have a spread of +2.

The Mavericks are favored with a moneyline of -127, while the Rockets have a moneyline of +105.

The total for the Mavericks game is set at o230.5, while the total for the Rockets game is set at u230.5.

Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks have been on a six-game winning streak thanks to the impressive performances of their two superstars, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. This is a vast improvement from last year when they were nowhere near the playoffs, but they have made significant strides since then.

Despite the addition of PJ Washington, the Mavs continue to struggle defensively as their star player, the Slovenian, maintains his red-hot form with an average of 33.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 9.8 assists. Irving has also been a valuable contributor, averaging 25.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.2 assists, making him the perfect complement to the Slovenian’s performance.

Ranked 22nd in defensive rebounding, they are looking to improve in that area against the relentless Rockets offense.

The home team has displayed impressive and precise basketball in their recent matchups, overpowering their adversaries with determined performances on offense and defense. They possess the ability and resilience to potentially surprise the Mavericks. The combination of Dillon Brooks, Fred VanVleet, and Jalen Green will prove to be a formidable challenge for Dallas.

Starting Lineups and Rotations for Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Game

The Mavericks will have Josh Green (ankle) unavailable and will be starting Luka Doncic at PG, Kyrie Irving at SG, PJ Washington at SF, Derrick Jones Jr. at PF, and Daniel Gafford at C. The bench options for the team include Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum, and Maxi Kleber.

The Rockets will continue to use their starting lineup consisting of Jalen Green as PG, Fred VanVleet as SG, Amen Thompson as SF, Dillon Brooks as PF, and Jabari Smith Jr. as C. Jock Landale, Jeff Green, and Aaron Holiday will be available as substitutions.

Tips for Betting on the Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Game

Luka Doncic is the top choice for a profitable bet in the game, with an over/under of 33.5 points. Keep an eye on Green from the Rockets, whose over/under for points is 26.5. Additionally, Kyrie Irving has an over/under of 24.5 points, while VanVleet is set at 16.5 points.

Predicting the Outcome of the Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Game

Despite facing a formidable opponent in the Rockets, the Mavericks possess all the necessary firepower to overcome the Houston threat. It is likely that Dallas will successfully defend and secure another victory.