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Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets: The battle for Texas
The Dallas Mavericks are visiting the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Sunday.
The Mavericks are trying to avoid the play-in tournament
The Dallas Mavericks are sixth in the Western Conference with a 44-29 record. They have won the last six games and are coming off a 107-103 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Mavs are sixth in the NBA, averaging 118.6 points per game, and are ranked third, making 14.6 three-pointers per game. Luka Doncic is leading the league, averaging 33.8 points per game, and he also adds 9.8 assists and 9.1 rebounds per game.
The Rockets have the longest active winning streak in the league
The Houston Rockets are 11th in the Western Conference with a 38-35 record. They have won 11 straight games and are coming off a 101-100 win over the Utah Jazz. The Rockets are the best team in the league in defending the three-point line, allowing only 34.4%, and are ranked sixth, allowing 46% shooting from the field. Alperen Sengun leads the team with 21.1 points per game, followed by Jalen Green with 20.
Betting Trends
Dallas has won 8 of the last 10 games against Houston. They are 6-0 SU in the last six games overall and 4-2 SU in the last six games against teams from the Southwest Division. The Rockets are 11-0 SU in the last 11 games overall and 7-0 SU in the last seven games against teams from the Western Conference.
Prediction and Conclusion
Both teams from Texas are red hot, and this will be a very interesting matchup. The Rockets looked lost just a couple of weeks ago, but after winning 11 straight games, they are only one game behind the last spot that leads to the play-in zone. The Mavericks are also on top of their game, winning the last six games, and are holding on to the last spot that leads straight to the playoffs. Luka Doncic is playing on top of his game lately, and Kyrie Irving is picking up his form as playoff time approaches. Alperen Sengun is still out for the Rockets, and Dallas will end Houston’s winning streak tonight.
