Rockets-Mavericks Preview

The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks when they take their seats on Thursday.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Tracy McGrady went for 25 points and six rebounds as the Rockets rolled past the Indiana Pacers 117-99 on Wednesday night.

Houston cashed as 11-point home favorites as the teams played over the 201-point total listed by sportsbooks.

The Mavericks were defeated 116-110 by the Jazz last time out, as 6.5-point road underdogs. The 226 points sailed OVER the posted total of 200.

Josh Howard tossed in 25 points for the Mavericks, while Dirk Nowitzki added 23 in a losing effort.

Current streak:
Houston has won 16 straight games.
Dallas has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Houston: 40-20 SU, 34-24-2 ATS
Dallas: 39-22 SU, 25-32-4 ATS

Houston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing New Orleans are 7-3
After playing Indiana are 8-2
After a win are 10-0

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing New Jersey are 7-3
After playing Utah are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 9-2-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Dallas is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston

Next up:
Houston home to New Orleans, Saturday, March 8
Dallas home to New Jersey, Saturday, March 8

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