Will the Rockets upset the Mavericks?

Rockets vs. Mavericks Odds

Spread: Mavericks -6.5 Moneyline: Mavericks -260, Rockets +215 Over/Under: 220.5 points

Mavs could be undermanned

The Dallas Mavericks are 16-11 and will face the Houston Rockets (13-12) on Friday. Tip-off from Toyota Center is set for 8 p.m. CT. The Rockets are coming off a 132-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, while the Mavericks lost 123-100 to the Miami Heat on Tuesday.

The Mavericks could be without Kristaps Porzingis and Boban Marjanovic, who are both in the NBA's health and safety protocols.

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Mavericks are favored by 6.5 points. The moneyline is set at -260 for the Mavericks and +215 for the Rockets.

Conclusion

The Rockets have won three of their last four games, but the Mavericks are 4-1 in their last five games. This is a tough matchup to call, but the Mavericks should be able to win if they can avoid a letdown after their loss to the Heat.