The Dallas Mavericks (8-5) host the Houston Rockets (2-12) at American Airlines Center, tipping off at 8:30 PM ET on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. The Rockets are 6.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is 218.5 points.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 6.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Mavericks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Mavericks have -255 odds to pick up the win, while the Rockets are listed at +209 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 218.5 points.
Mavericks vs. Rockets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSW
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
Mavericks vs. Rockets Betting Trends
The Mavericks have three wins against the spread in 13 games this year. Dallas has been victorious in eight, or 66.7%, of the 12 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. The Mavericks have gone over the point total in 57.1% of their opportunities this year (eight times in 14 games with a set point total).
Against the spread, the Rockets are 5-7-2 this season. Houston has gone 2-12 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 14.3% of those games). Rockets games this season have hit the over on eight of 14 set point totals (57.1%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Mavericks
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Luka Dončić | 13 | 34.4 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 2.3 |
Spencer Dinwiddie | 13 | 18.3 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 3.2 |
Christian Wood | 11 | 15.8 | 7.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
Tim Hardaway Jr. | 12 | 10.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
Dorian Finney-Smith | 13 | 9.3 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
Rockets
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green | 14 | 22 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 3 |
Kevin Porter Jr. | 14 | 19.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
Alperen Sengun | 12 | 16.1 | 8.7 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
Eric Gordon | 12 | 12.2 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
Kenyon Martin Jr. | 14 | 11 | 5 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
Mavericks vs. Rockets Injury Report
Mavericks: JaVale McGee: Out (Neck), Davis Bertans: Out (Knee)
Rockets: Jalen Green: Probable (Shoulder), Jae’Sean Tate: Out (Ankle), Bruno Fernando: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas has been led by its defense, as it ranks third-best in the NBA by allowing just 106.7 points per game. It ranks 22nd in the league in points scored (109.9 per contest). In home games, the Mavericks are averaging 4.1 more points per game (111.5) than they are away from home (107.4).
Dallas is sixth in the NBA with 13.6 three-pointers per game this year. Meanwhile, it ranks 16th with a 35.2% shooting percentage from downtown. Of the shots taken by the Mavericks in 2022-23, 53.0% of them have been two-pointers (64.5% of the team’s made baskets) and 47.0% have been from beyond three-point land (35.5%).
What you need to know about the Houston Rockets
In 2022-23, Houston is 24th in the league offensively (109.6 points scored per game) and third-worst defensively (118.1 points allowed). At home, the Rockets average 110.8 points per game. On the road, they average 109.2.
At 12.6 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc, Houston is 11th and 18th in the league, respectively, in those categories. In 2022-23, the Rockets have attempted 40.7% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 59.3% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 32.4% of the Rockets’ baskets have been 3-pointers, and 67.6% have been 2-pointers.
Mavericks vs. Rockets Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is the Mavericks, and we project that Mavericks will cover the spread (Mavericks -6.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 218.5 points.
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