Tonight is an all-Texas affair in the NBA as the Rockets take on the Mavericks. Who do we like in the first meeting between the two teams of the season? Find out in our Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks predictions below!

We’re seeing a different Houston team this season. The Rockets’ defense has improved 11 spots in opponent points per game, allowing just 107 per game compared to 113.2 last season. We are also seeing the rise of Jalen Green, who has increased his scoring average by almost 10 points per game and hit almost 5 triples per game. Will all of this be enough to beat the division rival Mavs? Houston is just 2-8 SU in the last 10 meetings; It has won just once in its last seven visits to Dallas.

Dallas will also be happy with the start of the new season. The Mavericks got a tough road win in Minnesota, where Luka Doncic had them in control. The Mavs are undefeated at home after two games played, but this will be their toughest test yet after defeating San Antonio and Utah in their first two games. For the Mavs, it’s all about staying healthy in the playoffs. Ultimately, this team will be judged by how they perform in May and June; Until then, the main thing is to make Doncic’s life as easy as possible so that he doesn’t get injured.

I’m aiming for the overall score. The Rockets have only exceeded the 228 point mark once in 4 games, and the improvements in defense are clearly noticeable. They are 25th in pace, while the Mavs are 17th. The Dallas under also won money in 4 of 5 home games.

Rockets vs. Mavericks Prediction: Under 228 (-110) available at time of publication. Playable under this number.

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