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Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 10 Mar 2019
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 93-94
26-25 28-33 18-23 21-13
Position#22
Record27-38
FormWLLLL
Points / game108.1
Allowed / game109.8
vs
Position#5
Record40-25
FormWWWWW
Points / game113.2
Allowed / game110.5
USANBA· American Airlines Center
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Dallas Mavericks v Houston Rockets
31 Jan 2027
DAL v HOU
upcoming
30 Oct 2026
DAL116
HOU111
03 Jan 2026
DAL110
HOU104
06 Dec 2025
DAL122
HOU109
08 Feb 2025
DAL116
HOU105
31 Oct 2024
DAL102
HOU108
07 Apr 2024
DAL147
HOU136
28 Nov 2023
DAL121
HOU115
29 Dec 2022
DAL129
HOU114
16 Nov 2022
DAL92
HOU101
23 Mar 2022
DAL110
HOU91
26 Oct 2021
DAL116
HOU106
23 Jan 2021
DAL108
HOU133
31 Jul 2020
DAL149
HOU153
07 Apr 2020
DAL v HOU
upcoming
10 Mar 2019
DAL93
HOU94
08 Dec 2018
DAL107
HOU104
11 Mar 2018
DAL82
HOU105
24 Jan 2018
DAL97
HOU104
27 Dec 2016
DAL107
HOU123
28 Oct 2016
DAL98
HOU106
06 Apr 2016
DAL88
HOU86
04 Dec 2015
DAL96
HOU100
26 Apr 2015
DAL121
HOU109
24 Apr 2015
DAL128
HOU130
02 Apr 2015
DAL101
HOU108
20 Feb 2015
DAL111
HOU100
29 Jan 2014
DAL115
HOU117
20 Nov 2013
DAL123
HOU120
06 Mar 2013
DAL112
HOU108
16 Jan 2013
DAL105
HOU100
18 Apr 2012
DAL117
HOU110
27 Mar 2012
DAL90
HOU81
27 Jan 2011
DAL111
HOU106
29 Nov 2010
DAL101
HOU91
18 Dec 2009
DAL108
HOU116
10 Nov 2009
DAL121
HOU103
15 Apr 2009
DAL95
HOU84
30 Oct 2008
DAL102
HOU112
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Dallas Mavericks winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Houston Rockets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMavericks
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#5
L
104-120
104
120
-16
96avg 97
A12/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
101-112
101
112
-11
87avg 97
H14/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
104-114
104
114
-10
90avg 97
H23/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
109-125
109
125
-16
94avg 97
A24/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
L
112-121
112
121
-9
114avg 97
A26/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
W
110-101
110
101
+9
106avg 97
H28/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
81-111
81
111
-30
61avg 97
H03/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
88-127
88
127
-39
68avg 97
A05/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
123-132
123
132
-9
no box
A07/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
106-111
106
111
-5
95avg 97
A09/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-25
28-39
28-28
26-28
25-29
33-28
16-32
27-23
30-25
21-27
23-39
30-23
25-31
33-30
20-25
31-39
22-29
35-34
31-28
24-30
28-27
25-26
26-25
31-23
21-33
28-29
18-28
14-21
21-31
26-34
26-34
15-28
43-33
22-36
31-30
27-33
19-29
28-33
26-30
33-19
221.2Avg total
103.8Scored
117.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (65)108.1109.8218.0-1.742%
Season at home (32)109.2106.5215.8+2.866%
Season away (33)107.1113.1220.2-6.018%
Last 10 (10)103.8117.4221.2-13.610%
Last 5 (5)101.6116.4218.0-14.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (13)105.4114.9220.3-9.515%
vs Similar (14)103.6107.9211.4-4.336%
vs Weaker (3)109.794.0203.7+15.7100%
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormRockets
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
120-104
120
104
+16
112avg 99
H12/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
111-121
111
121
-10
93avg 99
A14/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
106-111
106
111
-5
92avg 99
A22/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
118-112
118
112
+6
112avg 99
A24/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
119-111
119
111
+8
105avg 99
H26/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
118-113
118
113
+5
104avg 99
A28/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
121-118
121
118
+3
115avg 99
H01/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
W
115-104
115
104
+11
no box
A03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
107-95
107
95
+12
no box
A06/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
107-91
107
91
+16
99avg 99
H09/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-22
39-28
28-28
28-26
29-28
29-24
26-35
27-34
32-22
26-30
32-31
16-28
35-20
26-34
31-32
26-26
39-28
21-32
35-25
24-26
41-33
21-36
28-25
28-19
33-32
22-37
31-29
35-20
33-23
32-20
35-35
15-26
23-19
32-18
14-34
38-24
37-21
22-23
28-21
20-26
222.2Avg total
114.2Scored
108.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (65)113.2110.5223.8+2.762%
Season at home (32)116.6111.7228.2+4.972%
Season away (33)110.0109.4219.4+0.652%
Last 10 (10)114.2108.0222.2+6.280%
Last 5 (5)113.6104.2217.8+9.4100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)109.0116.0225.0-7.00%
vs Similar (12)115.1112.5227.6+2.667%
vs Weaker ◀ (17)119.3113.0232.3+6.371%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -3.6-3.6Q1: +7.9+7.9Q2Q2: -3.7-3.7Q2: -1.2-1.2Q3Q3: -5.4-5.4Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: -0.9-0.9Q4: +0.2+0.2
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -3.6-3.6Q1: +7.9+7.9Q2Q2: -3.7-3.7Q2: -1.2-1.2Q3Q3: -5.4-5.4Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: -0.9-0.9Q4: +0.2+0.2
Dallas MavericksHouston Rockets
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Dallas MavericksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#5
L
50-64
50
64
-14
A12/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
58-57
58
57
+1
H14/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
51-52
51
52
-1
H23/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
58-61
58
61
-3
A24/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
L
57-63
57
63
-6
A26/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
D
53-53
53
53
+0
H28/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
49-62
49
62
-13
H03/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
47-65
47
65
-18
A05/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
65-69
65
69
-4
A07/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
47-62
47
62
-15
A09/03
NBA
114.3Avg total
53.5Scored
60.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.056.5110.5-2.540%-
Last 30 at home (14)54.455.9110.3-1.443%-
Last 30 away (16)53.657.1110.8-3.538%-
Last 10 (10)53.560.8114.3-7.310%-
Last 5 (5)52.262.2114.4-10.00%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (13)51.459.6111.0-8.28%-
vs Similar (14)56.654.9111.6+1.764%-
vs Weaker (3)53.050.7103.7+2.367%-
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
64-50
64
50
+14
H12/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
58-52
58
52
+6
A14/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
58-52
58
52
+6
A22/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
61-54
61
54
+7
A24/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
D
60-60
60
60
+0
H26/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
L
62-69
62
69
-7
A28/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
55-69
55
69
-14
H01/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
W
65-43
65
43
+22
A03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
55-37
55
37
+18
A06/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
59-44
59
44
+15
H09/03
NBA
112.7Avg total
59.7Scored
53.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.655.9116.5+4.663%-
Last 30 at home (15)61.355.1116.4+6.167%-
Last 30 away (15)59.956.7116.6+3.160%-
Last 10 (10)59.753.0112.7+6.770%-
Last 5 (5)59.252.4111.6+6.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)60.054.0114.0+6.0100%-
vs Similar (12)61.156.2117.2+4.967%-
vs Weaker ◀ (17)60.255.9116.1+4.459%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 103.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.8 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.3 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.523.9
52.5%
51.7%47.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.812.5
31.4%
35.4%37.5
🏀 Free throws24.918.3
73.5%
76.6%18.3
They take 85.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 113.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀41%
🏀🏀🏀44%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.2 pts a game · 41% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers49.8 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.8 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers41.723.1
55.4%
51.7%46.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.916.6
36.2%
35.4%49.8
🏀 Free throws21.117.8
84.4%
76.6%17.8
They take 87.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 45.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 52% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 10 Mar 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Dallas Mavericks
LLLLWLLLLL
Houston Rockets
WWWWWWWLLW
#22
League position
#5
-13.8
Net rating
+5.8
103.6
Offensive rating
114.1
117.4
Defensive rating
108.3
50.0%
Effective FG%
54.8%
57.3%
Opp. effective FG%
53.0%
12.4%
Turnover %
12.2%
18.6%
Off. rebound %
21.2%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.24
31.4%
3-point %
36.2%
63.2%
Assist %
57.9%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence103.6 · 114.1Defence117.4 · 108.3Shooting50.0% · 54.8%3-point %31.4% · 36.2%Ball care12.4% · 12.2%Off. rebounds18.6% · 21.2%Free throws0.29 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)10% · 80%
■ Dallas Mavericks   ■ Houston Rockets
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
09/03/19AOrlando Magic106-111
07/03/19AWashington Wizards123-132
05/03/19ABrooklyn Nets88-127
03/03/19HMemphis Grizzlies81-111
28/02/19HIndiana Pacers110-101
26/02/19ALos Angeles Clippers112-121
24/02/19AUtah Jazz109-125
23/02/19HDenver Nuggets104-114
14/02/19HMiami Heat101-112
12/02/19AHouston Rockets104-120
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/03/19HPhiladelphia 76ers107-91
06/03/19AToronto Raptors107-95
03/03/19ABoston Celtics115-104
01/03/19HMiami Heat121-118
28/02/19ACharlotte Hornets118-113
26/02/19HAtlanta Hawks119-111
24/02/19AGolden State Warriors118-112
22/02/19ALos Angeles Lakers106-111
14/02/19AMinnesota Timberwolves111-121
12/02/19HDallas Mavericks120-104

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL42%
HomeWLLWL66%
AwayLLLLL18%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games653233
Win %42%66%18%
Points / game108.1109.2107.1
Allowed / game109.8106.5113.1
Point differential-1.7+2.8-6.0
Avg total218.0215.8220.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%16%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won48% (21)73% (11)20% (10)
Overtime %3%0%6%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW62%
HomeLWWWW72%
AwayLWWWW52%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games653233
Win %62%72%52%
Points / game113.2116.6110.0
Allowed / game110.5111.7109.4
Point differential+2.7+4.9+0.6
Avg total223.8228.2219.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%41%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (21)70% (10)45% (11)
Overtime %8%6%9%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Milwaukee Bucks66501676%117.5108.2+9.3
2 Toronto Raptors67481972%114.2108.7+5.6
3 Golden State Warriors65452069%118.3112.3+6.0
4 Denver Nuggets65432266%112.0107.3+4.7
5 Indiana Pacers67422563%108.2104.0+4.3
6 Philadelphia 76ers67422563%114.9111.7+3.2
7 Houston Rockets65402562%113.2110.5+2.7
8 Boston Celtics67412661%112.3106.6+5.7
9 Oklahoma City Thunder66402661%115.4111.5+4.0
10 Portland Trail Blazers66402661%113.9110.6+3.3
11 Utah Jazz65372857%110.2106.9+3.3
12 Los Angeles Clippers67382957%114.2113.4+0.8
13 San Antonio Spurs66372956%111.9111.0+0.9
14 Detroit Pistons65343152%108.2107.8+0.3
15 Brooklyn Nets68353351%112.0112.3-0.3
16 Sacramento Kings65333251%113.6114.7-1.1
17 Minnesota Timberwolves66313547%113.2113.4-0.2
18 Miami Heat66313547%106.0106.5-0.5
19 Orlando Magic68313746%105.8106.8-1.0
20 Charlotte Hornets66303645%110.8111.7-0.8
21 Los Angeles Lakers66303645%112.0114.0-2.0
22 New Orleans Pelicans69303943%115.6115.4+0.2
23 Dallas Mavericks65273842%108.1109.8-1.7
24 Memphis Grizzlies68284041%101.6103.7-2.1
25 Washington Wizards66273941%114.5117.2-2.7
26 Atlanta Hawks68234534%112.4118.7-6.4
27 Chicago Bulls68194928%105.0112.7-7.7
28 Cleveland Cavaliers66165024%103.7113.5-9.7
29 Phoenix Suns67155222%106.9116.0-9.1
30 New York Knicks66135320%105.7114.0-8.4
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dallas Mavericks2628182193
Houston Rockets2533231394
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