{"id":18147,"date":"2014-03-11T17:14:31","date_gmt":"2014-03-11T17:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/?p=18147"},"modified":"2014-03-11T18:13:18","modified_gmt":"2014-03-11T18:13:18","slug":"best-games-to-bet-on-today-rockets-vs-thunder-mavericks-vs-warriors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/best-games-to-bet-on-today-rockets-vs-thunder-mavericks-vs-warriors.html","title":{"rendered":"Best Games to Bet on Today \u2013 Rockets vs. Thunder &#038; Mavericks vs. Warriors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Houston Rockets have had an impressive run against some of the NBA\u2019s top contenders recently. Will that continue tonight at Oklahoma City? Meanwhile, one team\u2019s winning streak will end when the Dallas Mavericks visit Golden State to play the Warriors.<\/p>\n[sc:BettingArticlesShortcoder ]\n<h2>Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (8:00 PM EST)<\/h2>\n<p>Line: Houston Rockets (<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/nba\">+4<\/a>) at Oklahoma City Thunder (<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/nba\">-4<\/a>); total <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/nba\">217.0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Betting on the Houston Rockets<\/h3>\n<p>The Rockets aren\u2019t done wreaking havoc. They won their fifth straight game after outlasting Portland in overtime, 118-113. With the win, Houston improved to 14-2 SU in their last 16 games. Though they failed to cover as 6.5-point favorites, the Rockets still bear a decent 3-1 ATS record in their last four games.<\/p>\n<p>Houston\u2019s offense has been a nightmare for opposing defenses. Against Indiana on March 7th, the Rockets barely had trouble draining their shots as they mocked the league\u2019s no. 1 defense by putting up 112 points. They are now averaging 112.5 PPG over the last five games.<\/p>\n<h3>Betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/h3>\n<p>With Houston hot on their tails in the Western Conference, the Thunder look to create more breathing room in the no. 2 spot, while preventing a three-game losing streak<\/p>\n<p>The Thunder return to Chesapeake Energy Arena tonight, where they are 3-0 SU in their last three games. Limiting Houston\u2019s offense is definitely the Thunder\u2019s primary concern. They are no. 10 in the league in scoring defense with an average of 99.2 PPG allowed and have held down their opponents under 100 points in their last 3 games. Moreover, they are 3-0 SU and ATS in their last three meetings with Houston.<\/p>\n<h3>Prediction<\/h3>\n<p>Look for this game to hit the over as the Thunder can hang with the Rockets when it comes to scoring.<\/p>\n<h2>Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors (10:30 PM EST)<\/h2>\n<h3>Betting on the Dallas Mavericks<\/h3>\n<p>Instead of buckling under the pressure of a difficult back-to-back schedule, the Mavericks rose to the occasion and sent top contending teams, Portland and Indiana, reeling out of Dallas. They handed the Blazers a 103-98 defeat and whipped the Pacers, 105-94. The Mavs covered in both games for a 2-0 ATS slate in their last two games.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Dirk-Nowitzki-Monta-Ellis-Dallas-Mavericks-NBA.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18153\" alt=\"Dirk Nowitzki, Monta Ellis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Dirk-Nowitzki-Monta-Ellis-Dallas-Mavericks-NBA.jpg\" width=\"594\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Dirk-Nowitzki-Monta-Ellis-Dallas-Mavericks-NBA.jpg 594w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Dirk-Nowitzki-Monta-Ellis-Dallas-Mavericks-NBA-250x175.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With momentum definitely a factor for Dallas against Golden State, the Mavericks hope to continue their streak on the road. Though they lost their last two trips to Oracle Arena, the Mavericks are 3-0 ATS in their last three games there. Another streak Mavericks bettors are keeping an eye on is Dallas\u2019 5-0 OVER record in the team\u2019s last five road games.<\/p>\n<h3>Betting on the Golden State Warriors<\/h3>\n<p>[sc:NBA240banner ]The Warriors split their last four games on the road and at home but the results were just the same. With a 113-107 win over Phoenix at home on Sunday, the Warriors are now 4-0 SU in their last four games.<\/p>\n<p>Even though Stephen Curry is scoring a bit less lately \u2013 15.3 PPG in the Warriors\u2019 last three games compared to his season average of 23.5 PPG \u2013 Golden State managed to pull off consecutive wins thanks to a great supporting cast, particularly by backcourt tandem Klay Thompson and big man David Lee. Thompson scored 22 points in the win against the Suns, while Lee contributed 22 points. The Warriors are 3-1 ATS in their last four outings.<\/p>\n<h3>Prediction<\/h3>\n<p>The Mavericks\u2019 offense and defense have been playing sweet music in their past two games by scoring upwards of 100 while limiting Portland and Indiana to less than 98 points. The Mavericks will do the same to the Warriors and will cover the spread for the fourth straight game.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait: <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/nba\">bet on these games now<\/a>. 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