The Dallas Mavericks (44-29) are 3.5-point favorites against the Houston Rockets (38-35) on March 31, 2024 at Toyota Center. The contest features a pair of the hottest NBA teams, as the Mavericks have won six in a row, and are 9-1 in their past 10 games, while the Rockets have won 11 straight, and have gone 10-0 in their past 10. The matchup has a 229 point total.
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Mavericks vs. Rockets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | -3.5 | 229 |
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Injury Report as of March 31
Mavericks: Josh Green: Out (Ankle), Luka Dončić: Questionable (Knee)
Rockets: Alperen Sengun: Out (Ankle), Tari Eason: Out (Leg), Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Cam Whitmore: Probable (Knee)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Rockets (+3.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (229) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Mavericks vs. Rockets Stat Rankings
| Mavericks Avg. (Rank) | Rockets Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 118.6 (6th) | Points Scored | 114.3 (15th) |
| 116.4 (20th) | Points Allowed | 112.4 (10th) |
| 42.6 (21st) | Rebounds | 46.0 (3rd) |
| 9.7 (24th) | Off. Rebounds | 11.5 (6th) |
| 14.6 (3rd) | 3pt Made | 12.5 (16th) |
| 25.8 (19th) | Assists | 24.7 (25th) |
| 11.8 (6th) | Turnovers | 12.3 (11th) |
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Mavericks Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 64 | 33.8 | 9.1 | 9.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 3.9 |
| Kyrie Irving | 51 | 25.4 | 5 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 70 | 15.2 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.8 |
| P.J. Washington | 44 | 13.6 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.8 |
| Daniel Gafford | 21 | 11.5 | 7.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0 |
Rockets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 73 | 20 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| Fred VanVleet | 66 | 16.8 | 3.7 | 8.1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 3 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 67 | 13.3 | 8.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Dillon Brooks | 64 | 12.9 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Cam Whitmore | 38 | 12.1 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
Betting Trends
- The Mavericks are 42-31-0 against the spread this season.
- Dallas has an ATS record of 21-14 as 3.5-point favorites or more.
- The Mavericks have seen 33 of their 73 games go over the point total.
- In 45 games this year, Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than 229 points.
- The average total for Mavericks games this season has been 235.0, which is 6.0 points higher than the total for this game.
- The Rockets have 41 wins in 73 games against the spread this year.
- Houston’s ATS record as a 3.5-point underdog or greater is 16-18-1.
- The Rockets have played 73 games this year, and 34 of them have gone over the total.
- Houston’s games have had over 229 points 33 times this season.
- Rockets games average 226.6 total points, 2.4 less than the total for this matchup.
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