A matchup featuring one of the NBA’s hottest squads will see the Dallas Mavericks (47-30, 9-1 over their last 10) square off against the Houston Rockets (38-39) at American Airlines Center on April 7, 2024. The Mavericks are 8.5-point favorites. The point total for this game is 225.5.
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Mavericks vs. Rockets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | -8.5 | 225.5 |
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Injury Report as of April 7
Mavericks: Maximilian Kleber: Questionable (Back), Luka Dončić: Questionable (Knee), Josh Green: Questionable (Ankle), Greg Brown: Questionable (Personal), Dereck Lively II: Questionable (Leg)
Rockets: Alperen Sengun: Out (Ankle), Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Tari Eason: Out (Leg), Jae’Sean Tate: Questionable (Ankle), Amen Thompson: Questionable (Ankle, Finger)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Rockets (+8.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (225.5) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 118.2 (6th) | Points Scored | 113.9 (16th) |
| 115.7 (20th) | Points Allowed | 112.9 (12th) |
| 42.7 (19th) | Rebounds | 45.6 (3rd) |
| 9.7 (23rd) | Off. Rebounds | 11.5 (6th) |
| 14.7 (2nd) | 3pt Made | 12.6 (15th) |
| 25.8 (19th) | Assists | 24.6 (28th) |
| 11.9 (7th) | Turnovers | 12.2 (9th) |
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Mavericks Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 67 | 33.8 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 4 |
| Kyrie Irving | 55 | 25.4 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 74 | 14.9 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.8 |
| P.J. Washington | 69 | 13.1 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Daniel Gafford | 25 | 11 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 2 | 0 |
Rockets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 77 | 19.9 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Fred VanVleet | 70 | 16.7 | 3.7 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 3 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 71 | 13.8 | 8.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.8 |
| Dillon Brooks | 68 | 12.6 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Cam Whitmore | 42 | 12.3 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
Betting Trends
- The Mavericks are 45-32-0 against the spread this year.
- Against the spread as 8.5-point favorites or more, Dallas is 8-4.
- The Mavericks have seen 34 of their 77 games hit the over.
- In 50 games this year, Dallas and its opponent have combined to score more than 225.5 points.
- The over/under in this matchup is 225.5 points, 8.4 fewer than the average total in this season’s Mavericks contests.
- The Rockets are 42-33-2 against the spread this season.
- Houston is 5-3-1 as a 8.5-point underdog or greater.
- The Rockets have seen 38 of their 77 games go over the point total.
- There have been 36 Houston’s games this year with more than 225.5 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Rockets games this year (225.5) is 1.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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