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Houston @ Dallas

Current Records: Houston 2-12; Dallas 8-5

What to Know

The Houston Rockets haven't won a game against the Dallas Mavericks since April 7 of last year, but they'll be looking to end the drought Wednesday. Houston and Dallas will face off in a Southwest Division battle at 8:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center. The Mavericks should still be riding high after a win, while the Rockets will be looking to get back in the win column.

Houston received a tough blow on Monday as they fell 122-106 to the Los Angeles Clippers. Shooting guard Jalen Green put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 25 points and seven assists along with six boards.

Meanwhile, Dallas narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Los Angeles 103-101. It was another big night for Dallas' point guard Luka Doncic, who dropped a double-double on 35 points and 11 rebounds in addition to five dimes.

The Rockets are expected to lose this next one by 9.5. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

Houston is now 2-12 while the Mavericks sit at 8-5. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Houston has allowed their opponents an average of 9.2 steals per game, the most in the league. To make matters even worse for Houston, Dallas comes into the matchup boasting the second most steals per game in the league at 9.08. In other words, the Rockets will need to work extra hard to take care of the ball.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
  • TV: ATTSN Southwest
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.00

Odds

The Mavericks are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Rockets, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Mavericks as a 10.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Houston have won 16 out of their last 26 games against Dallas.

  • Mar 23, 2022 - Dallas 110 vs. Houston 91
  • Mar 11, 2022 - Dallas 113 vs. Houston 100
  • Jan 07, 2022 - Dallas 130 vs. Houston 106
  • Oct 26, 2021 - Dallas 116 vs. Houston 106
  • Apr 07, 2021 - Houston 102 vs. Dallas 93
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Houston 133 vs. Dallas 108
  • Jan 04, 2021 - Dallas 113 vs. Houston 100
  • Jul 31, 2020 - Houston 153 vs. Dallas 149
  • Jan 31, 2020 - Houston 128 vs. Dallas 121
  • Nov 24, 2019 - Dallas 137 vs. Houston 123
  • Mar 10, 2019 - Houston 94 vs. Dallas 93
  • Feb 11, 2019 - Houston 120 vs. Dallas 104
  • Dec 08, 2018 - Dallas 107 vs. Houston 104
  • Nov 28, 2018 - Dallas 128 vs. Houston 108
  • Mar 11, 2018 - Houston 105 vs. Dallas 82
  • Feb 11, 2018 - Houston 104 vs. Dallas 97
  • Jan 24, 2018 - Houston 104 vs. Dallas 97
  • Oct 21, 2017 - Houston 107 vs. Dallas 91
  • Dec 27, 2016 - Houston 123 vs. Dallas 107
  • Dec 10, 2016 - Houston 109 vs. Dallas 87
  • Oct 30, 2016 - Houston 93 vs. Dallas 92
  • Oct 28, 2016 - Houston 106 vs. Dallas 98
  • Apr 06, 2016 - Dallas 88 vs. Houston 86
  • Jan 24, 2016 - Houston 115 vs. Dallas 104
  • Dec 04, 2015 - Houston 100 vs. Dallas 96
  • Nov 14, 2015 - Dallas 110 vs. Houston 98