Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction NBA Picks 4/7/24

The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks meet Sunday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rockets vs Mavericks prediction.

Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets have gone cold again as they are now hoping to put a halt to a four-game slide after getting burned by the Heat in a 119-104 loss on Friday. Jalen Green led the team in scoring with 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists, Dillon Brooks added 18 points while Jabari Smith Jr chipped in with 15 points and eight rebounds. As a team, the Rockets shot just 37 percent from the field and 14 of 44 from the 3-point line, but they started to fall behind when they allowed 37 points in the second quarter and they couldn't catch up in the second half where they managed just 45 points.

Dallas Mavericks

Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks have been on fire as they've won 13 of their last 15 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after sneaking past the Warriors in a 108-106 win on Friday. PJ Washington led the team with 32 points, five rebounds and five steals, Kyrie Irving added 26 points with eight rebounds and seven assists while Daniel Gafford chipped in with 10 points, 15 rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Mavericks shot 47 percent from the field and 12 of 34 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered an early 16-point lead, until they went on another run in the fourth quarter to pull away and escape with the narrow victory.