The Houston Rockets (38-35) welcome the Dallas Mavericks (44-29) to the Toyota Center Sunday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Mavericks vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1.
Both teams are 1-1 straight up and against the spread (ATS) on the season series.
The Rockets have won 11 straight games, covering in 9 of them. They are coming off a 101-100 road win over the Utah Jazz Friday, failing to cover as an 8-point favorite. Houston is 42-30-1 ATS on the season and has scored at least 127 points in 4 of its last 6 games. The Rockets are led in scoring by C Alperen Sengun, who is out with an ankle injury.