Rockets have been solid at home but how will they do in Dallas?

Game outlook

The Houston Rockets (8-6) and the Dallas Mavericks (10-6) face off Tuesday evening in a high stakes divisional rivalry. The Rockets come off of a win, while the Mavericks are coming off of a road loss. Dallas has the edge in the rankings, and they went 3-1 against the Rockets last season, making them the favorite for the upcoming game. They opened the line at -5.5 without any movement.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rockets +175 | Mavericks -213

Spread: Rockets +5.5 (-110) | Mavericks -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 232.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 68%.

Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets are poised to make a third consecutive victory and are on a 7-3 run in their last 10 games. Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green have been the team's standout players, averaging 20.2PPG and 9.1RPG and 19.6PPG and 42% shooting respectively. Fred VanVleet's shooting percentage is below 45% in four of his last five games and the team has yet to win a road game. However, their defense leads the NBA in the past 10 games holding opponents to only 104.4 points. . @alperennsengun WOW pic.twitter.com/w2Th6HHIQb

Dallas Mavericks Analysis

The Dallas Mavericks have been on the road for much of the season, going 4-2 in their six home games. They have a strong offense, averaging 119.4 points per game placing them fifth in the NBA. Their defense is not as strong, giving up an average of 118.3 points per game, which puts them 24th in the league. Luka Doncic has been averaging 30.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. Kyrie Irving has been scoring 23-39 points and 5.5 assists per game. Tim Hardaway Jr. is hitting an average of 17.1 points per game on 42.5% shooting. Despite their tough week, the Mavericks remain competitive, and could get a rebound if they keep up their efforts. Early work for Kai 💪 pic.twitter.com/kM4r7SzXG4