Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks NBA Parlay 3/11/2018

Sunday, March 11, 2018

American Airlines Center

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The Houston Rockets head to American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, March 11, 2018. The opening line for this game has Houston as 10.5 point favorites.

The Rockets come into this game with an overall record of 51-14. They are 1st in the Southwest Division. They currently have a point differential of 8.7 as they are averaging 113.9 points per game while giving up 105.2 per contest. The Mavericks have an overall record of 20-45. They currently are 4th in the Southwest Division. They are averaging 102.4 points per game and surrendering 105.1, good for a point differential of -2.7.

Valuable Houston Rockets Betting Trends

The Houston Rockets are 34-30-1 against the spread

The Houston Rockets are 29-35-1 against the over/under

Important Dallas Mavericks Betting Trends

The Dallas Mavericks are 33-31-1 against the spread

The Dallas Mavericks are 30-35-0 against the over/under

Key Houston Rockets Injuries

03/10/18 G James Harden Hand is probable Sunday vs Dallas
03/09/18 F Ryan Anderson Hip is "?" Sunday vs Dallas

Key Dallas Mavericks Injuries

03/09/18 G Wesley Matthews Hip is upgraded to probable Saturday vs Memphis
02/06/18 G Seth Curry Tibia is out for season

Player Spotlight

James Harden averages 31.1 points per contest in 35.7 minutes per game this year. He averages 8.8 assists per game and 5.1 rebounds per contest for Houston. His field goal percentage is 45% for the season while his free throw percentage is 87%. Chris Paul comes into this game averaging 18.7 points per contest while playing 32.1 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 5.5 rebounds per contest and distributes 8 assists per game. His FG percentage is 46% while his free throw percentage is 92%.

Player Spotlight

Dennis Smith averages 15 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 29.6 minutes per game. He also brings in 3.9 rebounds per game and 5 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 39% and his free throw percentage is 70%. Harrison Barnes has scored 18.4 points per contest while playing 34.3 minutes per game this season for the Mavericks. He hauls in 6.4 rebounds per contest and has 1.9 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is at 83%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Rockets allow 105.2 points per contest which is 12th in the NBA. They also surrender a 47% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 20th and 11th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 41 rebounds a game which ranks 2nd, and they allow 22.9 assists per game which puts them in 13th place in the league. They force 14.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 19th in the NBA. Houston averages 113.9 points per contest this year, which is 2nd in the league. Their average scoring margin is 8.69 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 12th. From 3-point territory they shoot 37%, which is good for 13th in the NBA. They average 43.3 boards per contest and 21.7 assists per game, which ranks them 18th and 23rd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 17th with 14.1 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Mavericks give up 105.1 points per game, which ranks them 11th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 23rd and 17th in those defensive statistics. They rank 14th with 23.1 dimes allowed per game and 27th with 45.5 boards surrendered per contest. The Mavericks are 11th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.1 per contest this year. Dallas is 26th in the NBA with 102.4 points per contest this season. They are 25th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is -2.71. They shoot 37% from beyond the arc, which is good for 12th in the league. They are 27th in the NBA in rebounding with 40.7 boards per contest and 15th in assists per game with 22.6. The Mavericks are 29th in turnovers per contest with 12.5.

Advanced Statistics

The Rockets are 1st in the NBA in offensive rating with 115.8, and their defensive rating of 107 is ranked 22nd. In terms of pace they are 11th in the league with 98 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 56% is 2nd. As a team they are 2nd in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 60% and they shoot 3-pointers on 50% of their shots, ranking 1st in the league. Houston is 19th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.6 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%, which is 10th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Dallas is 28th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.2 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%, which is 8th in the league. The Mavericks are 22nd in the NBA in offensive rating with 106.6, and their defensive rating of 109.4 is ranked 12th. In terms of pace they are 24th in the league with 95.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 18th. As a team they are 19th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shots, ranking 4th in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Dallas +10.5 and under 213 total points

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