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NBA Odds: Mavericks vs. Rockets
| Mavericks Odds | +4.5 |
| Rockets Odds | -4.5 |
| Over/Under | 228.5 |
| PRO Projection | HOU -4.2 |
| Time | 8 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBA TV |
Before jumping to any conclusions on which side to bet for tonight’s Mavericks vs. Rockets matchup, you might think the smart move would be to wait for updates on the respective statuses of Luka Doncic and James Harden.
And sure, knowing exactly what you’re betting on is certainly more comfortable, but it’s not always the best way to get the most value.
Sometimes you’re better off using the tools at your disposal to come up with the most likely scenario for a given night, which is what sharp bettors and our experts have been doing this morning.
Note: Odds, data as of 12 p.m. ET.
NBA Pick: Mavericks vs. Rockets
Sharp Action
Five Action Labs Bet Signals have confirmed five separate instances of market-moving sharp action on the Rockets, all of which have helped push this line from -2.5 to -4.5 across much of the market in a matter of hours.
Sharp Action edge: Rockets
Top Experts
Two of our top NBA experts have also taken the Rockets, grabbing them at -3 before an ensuing 1.5-point move in their favor. That includes Justin Phan, who powers the NBA Insiders tool offered by Action Labs.
Phan gives Harden a slightly more likely chance to play (55%) than Doncic (50%) given Doncic is coming off a back-to-back.
Top Experts edge: Rockets
