The Mavericks will play the Rockets on Sunday, March 31st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Be sure to catch the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets when they matchup on Sunday, March 31st, 2024. Putting the finishing touches on a season record matters now more than ever, as teams want to lock in their playoff seeds as soon as possible. Use the following insights to analyze this matchup before you bet on it. Be sure to look at the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our sportsbook partners below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Mavericks start this game with a 94.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, currently possesses a 91.00 ranking. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 22-14 away team record. That record puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets hit the hardwood boasting a 26-11 record as a home team. They now stand 4th in the league for home team wins for the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks currently stand 6th (118.6) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets now rank 15th, averaging 114.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.4 points against the Dallas Mavericks per game so far this season. That result ranks them 9th in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 18th in the league for points scored against them. On average, the Houston Rockets have allowed 112.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 9-5 Western Southwest Division division record. The home team, the Houston Rockets, tip-off with a 9-5 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 44-29 overall standing, while the Houston Rockets have a 38-35 overall record.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Mavericks be facing off against the Rockets...in a crucial late season battle to secure playoff seeds, mateys...
The Mavericks stand at 44-29 overall, while the Rockets be at 38-35...Both teams be tied with a 9-5 record in the Western Southwest Division...
Dallas be scoring an average of 118.6 points per game...While Houston be netting 114.3 points each match...Prepare to witness a fierce clash of offensive prowess on the court...
Ye best be diggin' into each team's standings below...Review the point spread, total line, and moneyline with our partners...And keep an eye out for prop bets on the teams and players...
Will the Mavericks plunder a victory on the road...Or will the Rockets defend their home court with ferocity...Set sail on March 31st for a showdown ye won't soon forget...Arrr!
Best Mavericks at Rockets Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Mavericks are -3.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +3.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 229.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 229.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Mavericks are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Mavericks
Rockets
3/31/24 7:10pm EDT | -3.5 -110+3.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Dallas Mavericks favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Mavericks
Rockets
Game to Overtime
3/31/24 7:10pm EDT | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at HOU 3/31/24 7:10pm EDT | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -115Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
DAL at HOU 3/31/24 7:10pm EDT | 113.5 o -110113.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Dallas Mavericks | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +14.0 | 25-16 | 25-16 | 11-5 | 31-21 | 117.9 | 115.6 | +2.3 | L2 | 7-3 |
| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
Dallas Mavericks & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Dallas Mavericks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +4000 Bet |
Dallas Mavericks & Houston Rockets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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