Mavericks vs. Rockets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – October 31

Published 9:18 pm Wednesday, October 30, 2024

The Dallas Mavericks (3-1) host the Houston Rockets (2-2) in a matchup of Southwest Division teams at American Airlines Center, tipping off at 8:30 PM ET on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The Mavericks are 5.5-point favorites in the game, the first matchup between the squads this season.

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Mavericks vs. Rockets Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
  • Time: 8:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: SCHN, KFAA, and WFAA
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Venue: American Airlines Center

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Mavericks vs. Rockets Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Mavericks 115 – Rockets 106

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Spread & Total Prediction for Mavericks vs. Rockets

  • Pick ATS: Mavericks (- 5.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Mavericks (-9.0)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (227.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 220.5

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Mavericks Performance Insights

  • The Mavericks were seventh in the league in points scored (117.9 per game) and 20th in points allowed (115.6) last year.
  • Dallas collected 42.9 rebounds per game and gave up 45.1 boards last year, ranking 21st and 25th, respectively, in the league.
  • The Mavericks were 19th in the NBA in assists (25.7 per game) last year.
  • Last year, Dallas was seventh in the NBA in turnovers committed (12.1 per game) and 15th in turnovers forced (13).
  • The Mavericks were the third-best squad in the NBA in 3-pointers made (14.6 per game) and 13th in 3-point percentage (36.9%) last season.

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Rockets Performance Insights

  • Last season the Rockets posted 114.3 points per game (16th-ranked in NBA) and ceded 113.2 points per contest (13th-ranked).
  • Houston allowed 44.9 boards per game last season (24th-ranked in NBA), but it thrived by grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game (third-best).
  • Last year the Rockets ranked 25th in the league in assists, dishing out 24.8 per game.
  • Houston committed 12.2 turnovers per game (eighth-ranked in league). It forced 13.1 turnovers per contest (12th-ranked).
  • The Rockets sank 12.7 treys per game (14th-ranked in league). They sported a 35.2% shooting percentage (23rd-ranked) from downtown.

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