Houston Rockets VS Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Preview – 04/07/2024

Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Overview

• Date: April 7, 2024
• Venue: American Airlines Center
• Spread: Houston Rockets 8 (-110), Dallas Mavericks -8 (-110)
• Total (Over/Under): 227
• Moneyline: Houston Rockets 260, Dallas Mavericks -310

Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Houston Rockets - 27%
• Dallas Mavericks - 73%

Projected Win %:

• Houston Rockets - 26%
• Dallas Mavericks - 74%

Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Game Preview

In a matchup between two in-state divisional foes, the Houston Rockets (38-39) will take on the Dallas Mavericks (47-30) on Sunday in a highly anticipated Sunday day game. This game holds additional significance due to the rivalry between the two teams, both of whom will be motivated to secure a victory.

The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM ET and will be held at the American Airlines Center, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks. As the Mavericks are the home team, they are considered the favorites in this matchup.

Currently, the spread for the game is Mavericks -8.0, indicating that the Mavericks are expected to win by 8 points. The moneyline for the Mavericks stands at -305, while the Rockets' moneyline is +255. Based on the odds, the Rockets have an implied win probability of 27%, while the Mavericks have an implied win probability of 73%.

The Mavericks have been in great form when playing at home, having won their last six consecutive home games. In contrast, the Rockets enter this game on a cold streak, having lost their previous four games. In their most recent outing, the Rockets suffered a 119-104 defeat against the Miami Heat, while the Mavericks secured a 108-106 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

For those interested in player prop betting, Luka Doncic's points have been the most popular market for this game. Sharp bettors have been wagering on the over, as the prop total opened at over 30.5 points (-120) and has since increased to 32.5 points (-115).

With the odds favoring the Mavericks and their impressive home record, they enter this game as the clear favorites. However, the Rockets will be looking to turn their fortunes around and spoil the Mavericks' winning streak. It promises to be an exciting matchup between these divisional rivals.

Final Score Prediction: Houston Rockets 113.37 vs Dallas Mavericks 121.7

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