Rockets vs Mavericks Prediction, Pick, Odds for NBA China Game on Friday, October 9

The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are set to play an NBA preseason game in Macau, China. Analysts suggest betting on the Mavericks due to the likelihood of the Rockets managing player workloads during the exhibition.
Why it matters
The game highlights the NBA's ongoing efforts to expand its brand and fan base in international markets like China.
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The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks will face off in the NBA preseason on Friday morning. Tipoff is set for 8:00 a.m. ET from Venetian Arena in Macau, China. The game will broadcast live on NBA TV.
The Rockets are 3.5-point favorites over the Mavericks on the spread, with the over/under set at 221.5 total points. Houston is listed as a -134 moneyline favorite to win outright, while Dallas is priced at +110 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Rockets vs. Mavericks predictions and NBA picks for Friday, October 9.
Rockets vs Mavericks pick: Mavericks Moneyline (+110)
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