Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Betting Preview: Point Spread, Moneylines, Odds

The Houston Rockets (10-26) are 7.5-point underdogs as they try to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks (21-16) on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Toyota Center. The game airs at 8:00 PM ET on BSSW and SportsNet SW.

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Mavericks vs. Rockets Game Time and Odds

  • Game Day: Monday, January 2, 2023
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BSSW and SportsNet SW
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Arena: Toyota Center
  • Moneyline favorite: Mavericks (-300)
  • Spread: Mavericks (-7.5)

Mavericks vs. Rockets Betting Stats and Trends

  • The Mavericks have covered the spread 13 times over 37 games with a set spread.
  • In games this season when favored by 7.5 points or more, Dallas is 3-6-1 against the spread.
  • This season, Mavericks games have hit the over 22 times out of 36 chances.
  • The Rockets have compiled a 15-18-3 record against the spread this year.
  • In games it has played as 7.5-point underdogs or more, Houston has an ATS record of 7-9-1.
  • Rockets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 18 times this season.

Mavericks vs. Rockets Statistics and Rankings

Mavericks Rank Mavericks AVG Rockets AVG Rockets Rank
18th 112.6 Points Scored 109.4 29th
5th 110.4 Points Allowed 115.8 20th
30th 38.8 Rebounds 47.0 4th
29th 7.8 Off. Rebounds 13.4 1st
3rd 15.0 3pt Made 11.6 17th
28th 22.1 Assists 21.7 30th
1st 11.9 Turnovers 16.3 30th

Mavericks vs. Rockets Stats and Trends

  • The Mavericks have covered the spread five times in their last 10 matchups while putting up a 7-3 record straight-up in those games.
  • Dallas and its opponents have combined to hit the over in five of those 10 games.
  • Across their past 10 games, the Mavericks have scored 2.0 more points per contest compared to their season-long scoring average.
  • The Rockets have gone 2-8 in their last 10 contests, with a 3-6-1 record against the spread during that span.
  • In its past 10 games, Houston has gone over the total five times.
  • Over the past 10 games, the Rockets are averaging 2.2 fewer points per game than their season average of 109.4 PPG.

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