Mavericks vs. Rockets Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 08th, 2025

Arena and City where Mavericks vs. Rockets will be playing

Witness the showdown of the season on February 08th, 2025, when the Mavericks clash with the Rockets in an NBA game in Dallas, TX at American Airlines Center. Make the most of your bets by checking out our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Mavericks vs. Rockets betting tip and prediction

February 08th, 2025 is the date for the Western Conference match, which will get underway at 14:00. The Mavericks enters as -5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Mavericks were -3 point favorites and won the game against Rockets, 147-136. The over/under for the upcoming game is 226 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 284 points, and the under was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season emphasizes the crucial role of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's explore how different teams are performing from long distance. The Mavericks are currently making 36.9% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their accuracy in long-range shooting. On the other hand, the Rockets are converting 34.3% of their shots from beyond the 3-point line, underscoring their proficiency in this aspect. The Mavericks are attempting 40% of their shots from behind the arc, while the Rockets are opting for 38% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Dallas Mavericks

How are the Mavericks playing this season?

The Mavericks comes into this game with a 27-25 record, and they are currently 8th in the Western Conference standings. The Mavericks are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Mavericks win their most recent game?

Yes, Mavericks defeated the Celtics, 127-120. Kyrie Irving scored 48 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Mavericks

The leading scorer for the Mavericks this season is Luka Doncic, who is averaging 28.1 points per game. He scored 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Rockets.

Other Team Leaders for the Mavericks

Coming into the February 08th, 2025 contest, P.J. Washington leads the Mavericks with 8.4 rebounds per game Luka Doncic has a team-high 7.8 assists per game. The steals leader for the Mavericks is Luka Doncic (2 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Daniel Gafford is leading the way for the Mavericks with 1.8 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 37.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 38.5 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Mavericks Team Analysis

The Mavericks' point differential this season is 2 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. They are averaging 115.5 points per game while allowing 113.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Mavericks are making 13 shots per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Mavericks are making 18.1 per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA.

Projected Mavericks Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Rockets, the Mavericks' starting lineup consisted of Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington, Derrick Jones Jr., Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. For the upcoming matchup, the Mavericks has the following injuries: Anthony Davis is questionable (abdominal), Dereck Lively II is out (ankle) Caleb Martin is out (hip), Dwight Powell is out (hip) and P.J. Washington is questionable (personal).

Houston Rockets

How are the Rockets playing this season?

The Rockets head this game with a 32-19 record, and they are currently 4th in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Rockets win their most recent game?

No, Rockets came up short against the Timberwolves, 127-114. Dillon Brooks scored 29 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Rockets

The leading scorer for the Rockets this season is Jalen Green, who is averaging 21.5 points per game. Jalen Green also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.47. He scored 21 points on 6-for-15 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Mavericks. In the last game, scored 46 DraftKings fantasy points and 44.7 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Rockets

Alperen Sengun is leading the way with 10.6 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 44 points in DraftKings and 42.5 in FanDuel. Fred VanVleet is dishing out a team-high 5.8 assists per game In terms of steals, the Rockets' leader is Tari Eason with 1.9 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 33 DraftKings fantasy points and 39.8 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Rockets is Amen Thompson, who is sending back 1.2 shots per game. He scored 32.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.1 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Rockets Team Analysis

The Rockets' point differential this season is 4.5 points per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. They are averaging 113.4 points per game while allowing 108.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Rockets are making 12.2 shots per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Rockets are making 17.6 per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.

Projected Rockets' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Mavericks, the Rockets' starting five were Jabari Smith, Dillon Brooks, Amen Thompson, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet. For the upcoming matchup, Rockets has the following injuries: Steven Adams is questionable (ankle), Jabari Smith is out (hand), and Fred VanVleet is questionable (ankle).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Mavericks coming into this game as -5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Mavericks.

Money Line betting suggestion

Mavericks are a -5 money line favorite for the game against the Rockets, and the suggestion is to pick the Rockets.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Mavericks and Rockets is 226 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Mavericks and Rockets have combined for just 4 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.