Dallas Mavericks — Houston Rockets 116:111: result and stats

In the NBA, Dallas Mavericks in the last 5 games: 3 wins, 2 defeats; average score 114:112. 2 wins in a row. They beat Oklahoma City Thunder 120:96 at home and Miami Heat 113:109 away. Houston Rockets in the last 5 games: 5 wins; average score 123:109. 5 wins in a row. They beat Milwaukee Bucks 132:100 away and Dallas Mavericks 128:110 at home.

In the last 5 meetings Dallas Mavericks won 2, Houston Rockets won 3. Dallas Mavericks are 8th in the Western conference, with 3 wins and 2 losses in 5 played. Houston Rockets are 1st in the Western conference, with 5 wins and 0 losses in 5 played. Dallas Mavericks will be without Dereck Lively, while Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberovic and Naji Marshall are doubtful. Houston Rockets will be without Steven Adams, while Marcus Smart and Alperen Sengun are doubtful.

Houston Rockets are the favourites. Their chances have grown since the line opened, and the total line is 224.5 points, down from 226.5, so a lower-scoring game is expected. By a calculation from the odds, Houston Rockets are more likely to win. The expected combined score is about 225 points.

Preview prepared from the match data · 30 October