Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction: Jason Kidd's team is excellent on offense

Prediction for the NBA Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks match which will take place on December 23rd. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

After five wins, Aimee Udoka's team joins the meeting with Dallas with three consecutive losses. First, Houston lost on the road to Cleveland (130:135, 120:120) and Milwaukee (118:129) and then fell at home to Atlanta (127:134). Overall, the Texans have maintained their status as one of the best defenses through the first third of the regular season.

While high-scoring games have been the exception for the Rockets, they have been the rule for Dallas this season. Jason Kidd's team is excellent on offense, but the Mavs have yet to get their defense right.

That lack of defensive effort has led to two straight losses for Dallas heading into the game in Houston. On the road, the Mavericks lost to Denver 104:130. At home, they lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 111:120.

Houston and Dallas are tied for third in the league in assists. At the same time, the Rockets are among the best in assists allowed per game - 23.4. We'll also bet on the total under on three-pointers.