Rockets vs. Mavericks Picks & Best Bets 8th Feb 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Dallas Mavericks will go up against the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Saturday at American Airlines Center, tipping off at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford are expected to lead the way for the Mavericks, while the Rockets will rely on Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to reveal the best Rockets vs. Mavericks bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Mavericks will likely win with a projected final score of 115-112.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Rockets vs. Mavericks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Mavericks picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Mavericks Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025
- Game Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Location: American Airlines Center
- Spread: Rockets +3 / Mavericks -3
- Moneyline: Rockets +138 / Mavericks -150
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 227.5 Points (-112/-105)
Mavericks -3 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Mavericks have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Rockets have a probability of 48%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -108.
Total Points Under 227.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher probability that the total will stay under 227.5 points, which presents better value compared to betting on the over.
Rockets vs. Mavericks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at +138 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Dallas Mavericks are available at -150 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Mavericks are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 62% chance of prevailing.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Mavericks also present the best betting value, with the odds of -150 available at BetMGM for an edge of 2.3%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Rockets vs. Mavericks
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Rockets vs. Mavericks game.
Houston Rockets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 22 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Alperen Sengun | 20 | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Amen Thompson | 16 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Cam Whitmore | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Dillon Brooks | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Cam Whitmore Over 3.5 Rebounds (+105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore Over 3.5 Rebounds | BetMGM | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Cam Whitmore to record over 3.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 7.5% on the +105 odds offered by BetMGM.
Dallas Mavericks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 27 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Kyrie Irving | 26 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Daniel Gafford | 17 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Klay Thompson | 14 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| P.J. Washington | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Daniel Gafford Over 7.5 Rebounds (+104)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford Over 7.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +104 |
- Our best prop bet for the Mavericks is on Daniel Gafford to record over 7.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 9 rebounds, giving us an edge of 7.4% on the +104 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Rockets vs. Mavericks Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Rockets vs. Mavericks trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jalen Green Over 3.5 Total Assists
Jalen Green has recorded more than 3.5 assists in 11 of his last 14 appearances (79% success rate). You can put money on him to record 4+ assists again at odds of -160 (62% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Jalen Green Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Jalen Green has recorded at least one block in 7 of his last 18 appearances (39%). You can place a bet on him to get another one at odds of +275 (27%), available at Bet365.
Alperen Sengun Over 1.5 Total Steals
Alperen Sengun has had more than 1.5 steals in 6 of his last 11 appearances (55%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +170 (37%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Cam Whitmore of the Rockets to record over 3.5 rebounds, with a projection of 5 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Mavericks -3 to cover.
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