LiontipsHouston vs. Dallas. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Houston has lost its last two games in a row. In the December 31 meeting, the Rockets lost to Miami on their home court with a score of 100:104. The best player on the losing team was Dillon Brooks, who scored 22 points, made four rebounds and zero assists. Alperen Şengün (18-18-6) made a double-double. Jaylen Green recorded 19 points, Fred VanVleet - 16. Aime Udoka team (21 wins and 11 losses) occupies third place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Rockets will be without one starter for their game against Dallas. The NBA suspended Amen Thompson for two games without pay on Tuesday for his role in an on-court altercation during Sunday game against the Heat.
Interesting facts for betting
Houston and Dallas average 229 points in head-to-head matches (statistics based on the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Fred VanVleet - Jaylen Green - Dillon Brooks - Jabari Smith - Alperen Sengun.
Current form
Dallas has lost its last two out of three games. On December 31, the Mavericks, without Luka Doncic, lost to Sacramento on the road with a score of 100:110. The best player on the losing team was Spencer Dinwiddie, who scored 30 points, made three rebounds and six assists. P.J. Washington recorded 28 points, Quentin Grimes - 11. Jason Kidd team (20 wins and 13 losses) occupies fourth place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
Doncic will be re-evaluated a month after he suffered a strained left calf muscle on Christmas Day against the Timberwolves and is expected to return to the court in late January.
Interesting facts for betting
Dallas is sixth in three-point shooting this season (37.6 percent).
Estimated composition
Spencer Dinwiddie - Kyrie Irving - Klay Thompson - P.J. Washington - Derek Lively.
Trends
Lively Total Rebounds Over 8.5
Lively averages 7.4 rebounds per game.
1.87Irving Total Assists Over 6.5
Irving averages 5.6 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Bookmakers experts consider Houston to be the clear favorite of the upcoming match. In their opinion, the visiting team will not have many chances of success. In general, it is worth agreeing with them. The Rockets have been playing well at home this season. Dallas has also shown decent results. But Doncic will miss the Mavericks' next game due to injury. Udoka charges will have to show their strength and break a series of two defeats.
Our prediction is a Houston victory with a handicap of (-4.5) points including overtime at 1.76
Bet on individual total
Houston hasn't been showing very high performance this season. The average point total for the last ten games is 110. And this time, everything is going to the fact that the Rockets won't be able to significantly improve their statistics.
Our prediction is Houston individual total under 111.5 points including overtime at 2.08
Bet on the player
Green played 82 games in the past regular season and averaged 19.6 points per game. This season, his rate is already the same - 19.3. The 22-year-old guard has definitely not lost his basic skills. The American basketball player will be able to cause a lot of trouble for the opponent defense.
Our prediction is Green total points over 20.5 including overtime at 1.87
