Rockets vs Mavericks Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 2, 2025, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 1, 2025, 1:09AM
The Houston Rockets will sqaure off with the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Toyota Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet, the Rockets are up against a Mavericks side that includes Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and Spencer Dinwiddie.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Rockets vs Mavericks game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Houston vs Dallas NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 63% chance of winning against the Mavericks at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Mavericks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.50, Mavericks $2.65
- Line: Rockets -4.5 ($1.91), Mavericks +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 220.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rockets at $1.50 and the Mavericks at $2.65.
The Rockets are 4.5-point favourites against the Mavericks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Mavericks (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 220.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Mavericks (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 220.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Rockets vs Mavericks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dallas at $2.65 with Bet365
- Line: Mavericks +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 220.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Rockets vs Mavericks betting tips are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Rockets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Mavericks to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Rockets vs Mavericks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Mavericks at Toyota Center on Thursday is the Rockets prevailing 112-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs Dallas game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Rockets vs Mavericks: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Rockets vs Mavericks without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Toyota Center.
Jalen Green is expected to lead the Rockets with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Kyrie Irving is projected to have 27 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Mavericks.
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 21 | 6 | 3 |
| Alperen Sengun | 20 | 10 | 6 |
| Fred VanVleet | 19 | 5 | 7 |
| Jabari Smith | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| Dillon Brooks | 14 | 4 | 2 |
Mavericks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | 27 | 4 | 5 |
| Klay Thompson | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 15 | 3 | 4 |
| Daniel Gafford | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| P.J. Washington | 14 | 8 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Houston vs Dallas match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rockets vs Mavericks: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Rockets and Mavericks at Toyota Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Thursday 2 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Dallas predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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