Rockets vs. Mavericks Odds
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -110 | 227.5 -112o / -108u | +180 |
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -110 | 227.5 -112o / -108u | -218 |
Here's everything you need to know about Rockets vs. Mavericks on Thursday, October 31 — our expert prediction and betting picks for today's game.
My Rockets vs. Mavericks predictions are below.
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets (2-2) are coming off a win against the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Green scored his season-high through the four games, tallying 36 points to lead the Rockets to a 106-101 victory.
Green, the second overall pick from the 2021 draft has impressed and is having his best start in year four. Green is averaging 28.8 points per game and shooting 43% from the field and 41% from 3. He has looked more assertive and is the go-to guy on offense, and the numbers show back that up.
Green is attempting 22 shots per game and knocking down 4.8 of his 11.5 3-point attempts. The volume certainly what stands out when analyzing his four games, but it's needed.
If the Rockets want to make another leap and snag a potential spot in the play-in tournament or possibly be a top-six team in the West, Green is going to have to continue this production.
Of course, Alperen Sengun and the rest of the Rockets must elevate their game, but it starts with Green.
While the Rockets are emerging, facing a seasoned Dallas Mavericks team on the road will be tough.
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks (3-1) are coming off an impressive road victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards scored 24 points in the first quarter and the game was close until the fourth quarter, when the Mavericks grabbed the game late.
Luka Doncic hit a deep game-sealing 3 to put the Mavericks up eight with 1:04 left. Though the Doncic shot was the main highlight, he wasn't even the best player in that game. Doncic scored 24 points, but only shot 10-of-27 from the field.
Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving led the way for the Mavericks. He scored 35 points while shooting 13-of-23 from the field and 6-of-8 from 3, a masterclass in efficiency from Uncle Drew.
Quentin Grimes' performance will likely go unnoticed, but he knocked down three 3s off the bench in 12 minutes and can potentially be another spark off the bench if he has success with his 3-point shot this season.
Back home, the Mavericks have the firepower to win against the Rockets. Houston shouldn't be underestimated, but the Mavericks' overall talent may be too much for the Rockets to handle.
Rockets vs. Mavericks
Betting Pick & Prediction
In this Texas battle, the elite offensive duo of Doncic and Irving will be too much for the young Rockets to handle.
The battle-tested Mavericks team should be able to defend their home court, so I'm backing Dallas on the moneyline
