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NBA Betting Preview: Mavericks vs Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks take the floor against the Houston Rockets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Will We See a Competitive Game?

The Mavericks can avoid a big loss against the Rockets, with bettors able to back them against the spread. The underdogs should be able to cover +11 which have been made available at -110.

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110-104 Mavs Triumph in Previous H2H

Dallas Mavericks have been defeated in three straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Charlotte Hornets by a 123-121 scoreline at American Airlines Center. Cooper Flagg dropped 49 points, as Klay Thompson finished with 16 and Brandon Williams 15.

Houston Rockets triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Atlanta Hawks were beaten 104-86 at State Farm Arena. Kevin Durant scored 31 points, with Jabari Smith adding 14 and Reed Sheppard 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Mavs have claimed consecutive wins over the Rockets. Both victories were achieved at American Airlines Center, with a 122-109 followed by a 110-104 scoreline. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 29 17 0.63 116.1 110 6.1 16-4 13-13 5-5 16-15 7-3 1W
Mavericks logo Mavericks 19 29 0.396 114.2 116.7 -2.5 14-14 5-15 3-6 11-20 5-5 3L
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Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Mavs are averaging 118.4 points, 46.2 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 48.0% from the field and 70.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 115.9 points and 44.6 rebounds per matchup.

Naji Marshall is averaging 18.6 points, Dwight Powell 6.7 rebounds and Ryan Nembhard 4.8 assists, while Klay Thompson averages 3.4 (45.3%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 109.4 points, 49.3 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 9.2 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field and 69.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 107.3 points and 43.8 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 27.8 points and 2.9 (41.4%) 3-pointers made, while Alperen Sengun has an average of 9.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists.

Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Mavericks look capable of avoiding a big loss in this NBA matchup and that leads us to back the underdogs against the spread. We really like this pick and you can get +11 which is available at -110.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Mavericks vs Rockets stats:

  • The +11 line has been covered by Mavs in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +11 line has been covered by Mavs in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The -11 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 9 consecutive games at home.
  • The -11 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -11 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 3 consecutive games against Mavs.

Mavs +11 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Naji Marshall Over 4.5 Rebounds -156 BetMGM logo

Naji Marshall (Mavs) has racked up Over 4.5 rebounds in 7 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -156 available.

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Cooper Flagg Over 19.5 Points -125 BetMGM logo

Cooper Flagg (Mavs) has averaged 26 points in the past 4 games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -125.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Mavericks +11
Totals Over 220.5
Player Rebounds Naji Marshall Over 4.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Mavs +11, Over 220.5 and Naji Marshall (Mavs) to record Over 4.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks Mavericks logo 110 - 118 Rockets logo Rockets

There are lots of different ways to back the Rockets on the correct score betting and something like 118-110 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Rockets Big Favorites

Houston Rockets have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -500 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 83% chance of winning. The market suggests that Dallas Mavericks are least likely to win at +385.

The current spread is 11 and the total points line is 220.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 220.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Kevin Durant. You can get -122 that he scores Over 25.5 points or -106 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-122
Under 25.5
-106
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 20.5
-105
Under 20.5
-123
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 20.5
-103
Under 20.5
-125
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 17.5
-105
Under 17.5
-123
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-133
Under 5.5
+103
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+103
Under 5.5
-133
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-127
Under 4.5
-102
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 4.5
+122
Under 4.5
-159
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
+107
Under 9.5
-139
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-123
Under 7.5
-104
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+106
Under 7.5
-137
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-108
Under 5.5
-120
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Rockets Have Bossed Recent Head-to-Heads at Toyota Center

The Rockets own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 110.00 points on average and giving up 107.10.

The Mavs have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 114.00 points on offense and surrendering 118.00 on defense.

The Rockets defeated the Mavs 110-102 the last time they played at Toyota Center. Across the last 10 meetings at Toyota Center, both teams have recorded five victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O220.5 U220.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 8-2 217.10 110.00 107.10 3 7
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Away Stats 2-8 232.00 114.00 118.00 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O220.5 = Games Over 220.5 Points
  • U220.5 = Games Under 220.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 43 33.95 840 177 19.5 4.1 1.0 6.6 0.8 1.3
Anthony Davis 20 31.28 407 56 20.4 2.8 0.5 11.1 1.7 1.1
PJ Washington 35 31.11 501 66 14.3 1.9 1.2 7.3 1.5 1.1

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 46 37.35 833 248 18.1 5.4 0.3 7.7 0.6 1.4
Kevin Durant 44 36.58 1165 199 26.5 4.5 2.4 5.4 0.9 0.7
Jabari Smith 45 34.95 672 85 14.9 1.9 2.2 6.9 0.9 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

29 Jan NBA
Hornets 123-121 Mavericks
28 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 118-105 Mavericks
24 Jan NBA
Lakers 116-110 Mavericks
22 Jan NBA
Warriors 115-123 Mavericks
19 Jan NBA
Mavericks 114-97 Knicks
17 Jan NBA
Jazz 120-138 Mavericks
15 Jan NBA
Jazz 122-144 Mavericks
14 Jan NBA
Nuggets 118-109 Mavericks
12 Jan NBA
Nets 105-113 Mavericks
10 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-125 Bulls

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

29 Jan NBA
Rockets 104-86 Hawks
28 Jan NBA
Spurs 111-99 Rockets
26 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 99-108 Rockets
23 Jan NBA
Rockets 111-104 Pistons
22 Jan NBA
Rockets 122-128 76ers
20 Jan NBA
Spurs 106-111 Rockets
18 Jan NBA
Pelicans 110-119 Rockets
16 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 105-110 Rockets
15 Jan NBA
Thunder 111-91 Rockets
13 Jan NBA
Bulls 113-119 Rockets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 30 18 0.625 117.7 112.3 5.4 19-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 5W
Celtics 30 18 0.625 116.3 109.7 6.6 15-8 15-10 7-4 21-12 6-4 1W
Raptors 29 21 0.58 113.7 112.4 1.3 13-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 5-5 2L
76ers 26 21 0.553 116.5 115.8 0.7 14-13 12-8 8-5 19-17 5-5 2W
Nets 13 34 0.277 107.7 114.4 -6.7 6-17 7-17 3-9 9-19 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 34 12 0.739 116.8 110.1 6.7 19-5 15-7 8-3 22-6 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 29 21 0.58 119.1 116.3 2.8 17-11 12-10 7-3 19-13 7-3 1L
Bulls 23 25 0.479 117.6 119.7 -2.1 15-11 8-14 3-8 15-17 5-5 3L
Bucks 18 28 0.391 111.8 115.8 -4 9-12 9-16 5-4 14-16 2-8 4L
Pacers 12 36 0.25 110.3 118.3 -8 9-16 3-20 3-8 8-24 5-5 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 25 22 0.532 115.7 115.7 0 15-9 10-13 6-5 17-17 5-5 2W
Heat 26 23 0.531 119.8 118.2 1.6 15-8 11-15 3-4 13-13 6-4 1W
Hawks 24 26 0.48 117.1 118.1 -1 9-14 15-12 4-3 12-17 5-5 1L
Hornets 21 28 0.429 116.3 114.8 1.5 9-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 7-3 5W
Wizards 12 35 0.255 112.2 122.7 -10.5 8-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 2-8 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 38 11 0.776 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 17-6 7-3 29-7 6-4 1L
Nuggets 33 16 0.673 120.1 115.6 4.5 14-9 19-7 4-1 19-8 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 30 19 0.612 119 114.1 4.9 17-8 13-11 5-5 17-14 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 23 26 0.469 115.1 117.6 -2.5 13-11 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 4L
Jazz 15 34 0.306 118.4 127.4 -9 10-17 5-17 1-8 9-24 1-9 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 29 18 0.617 116.5 116.4 0.1 12-8 17-10 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Suns 30 19 0.612 114.2 111.3 2.9 17-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 3W
Warriors 27 22 0.551 116.5 113.6 2.9 17-7 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1W
Clippers 22 25 0.468 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 9-16 5-4 12-15 8-2 1L
Kings 12 38 0.24 110.1 120.5 -10.4 9-16 3-22 2-7 8-25 2-8 8L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 32 15 0.681 117.2 112.1 5.1 16-6 16-9 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Rockets 29 17 0.63 116.1 110 6.1 16-4 13-13 5-5 16-15 7-3 1W
Mavericks 19 29 0.396 114.2 116.7 -2.5 14-14 5-15 3-6 11-20 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 18 28 0.391 114.6 116.3 -1.7 10-14 8-14 5-6 14-16 2-8 5L
Pelicans 13 37 0.26 114.4 120.9 -6.5 8-19 5-18 6-7 7-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 34 12 0.739 116.8 110.1 6.7 19-5 15-7 8-3 22-6 7-3 1L
Knicks 30 18 0.625 117.7 112.3 5.4 19-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 5W
Celtics 30 18 0.625 116.3 109.7 6.6 15-8 15-10 7-4 21-12 6-4 1W
Raptors 29 21 0.58 113.7 112.4 1.3 13-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 5-5 2L
Cavaliers 29 21 0.58 119.1 116.3 2.8 17-11 12-10 7-3 19-13 7-3 1L
76ers 26 21 0.553 116.5 115.8 0.7 14-13 12-8 8-5 19-17 5-5 2W
Magic 25 22 0.532 115.7 115.7 0 15-9 10-13 6-5 17-17 5-5 2W
Heat 26 23 0.531 119.8 118.2 1.6 15-8 11-15 3-4 13-13 6-4 1W
Hawks 24 26 0.48 117.1 118.1 -1 9-14 15-12 4-3 12-17 5-5 1L
Bulls 23 25 0.479 117.6 119.7 -2.1 15-11 8-14 3-8 15-17 5-5 3L
Hornets 21 28 0.429 116.3 114.8 1.5 9-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 7-3 5W
Bucks 18 28 0.391 111.8 115.8 -4 9-12 9-16 5-4 14-16 2-8 4L
Nets 13 34 0.277 107.7 114.4 -6.7 6-17 7-17 3-9 9-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 12 35 0.255 112.2 122.7 -10.5 8-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 2-8 1L
Pacers 12 36 0.25 110.3 118.3 -8 9-16 3-20 3-8 8-24 5-5 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 38 11 0.776 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 17-6 7-3 29-7 6-4 1L
Spurs 32 15 0.681 117.2 112.1 5.1 16-6 16-9 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 16 0.673 120.1 115.6 4.5 14-9 19-7 4-1 19-8 7-3 2W
Rockets 29 17 0.63 116.1 110 6.1 16-4 13-13 5-5 16-15 7-3 1W
Lakers 29 18 0.617 116.5 116.4 0.1 12-8 17-10 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Suns 30 19 0.612 114.2 111.3 2.9 17-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 30 19 0.612 119 114.1 4.9 17-8 13-11 5-5 17-14 5-5 3W
Warriors 27 22 0.551 116.5 113.6 2.9 17-7 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 23 26 0.469 115.1 117.6 -2.5 13-11 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 4L
Clippers 22 25 0.468 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 9-16 5-4 12-15 8-2 1L
Mavericks 19 29 0.396 114.2 116.7 -2.5 14-14 5-15 3-6 11-20 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 18 28 0.391 114.6 116.3 -1.7 10-14 8-14 5-6 14-16 2-8 5L
Jazz 15 34 0.306 118.4 127.4 -9 10-17 5-17 1-8 9-24 1-9 5L
Pelicans 13 37 0.26 114.4 120.9 -6.5 8-19 5-18 6-7 7-26 4-6 1W
Kings 12 38 0.24 110.1 120.5 -10.4 9-16 3-22 2-7 8-25 2-8 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 38 11 0.776 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 17-6 7-3 29-7 6-4 1L
Pistons 34 12 0.739 116.8 110.1 6.7 19-5 15-7 8-3 22-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 32 15 0.681 117.2 112.1 5.1 16-6 16-9 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 16 0.673 120.1 115.6 4.5 14-9 19-7 4-1 19-8 7-3 2W
Rockets 29 17 0.63 116.1 110 6.1 16-4 13-13 5-5 16-15 7-3 1W
Celtics 30 18 0.625 116.3 109.7 6.6 15-8 15-10 7-4 21-12 6-4 1W
Knicks 30 18 0.625 117.7 112.3 5.4 19-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 5W
Lakers 29 18 0.617 116.5 116.4 0.1 12-8 17-10 4-6 20-12 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 30 19 0.612 119 114.1 4.9 17-8 13-11 5-5 17-14 5-5 3W
Suns 30 19 0.612 114.2 111.3 2.9 17-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 29 21 0.58 119.1 116.3 2.8 17-11 12-10 7-3 19-13 7-3 1L
Raptors 29 21 0.58 113.7 112.4 1.3 13-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 5-5 2L
76ers 26 21 0.553 116.5 115.8 0.7 14-13 12-8 8-5 19-17 5-5 2W
Warriors 27 22 0.551 116.5 113.6 2.9 17-7 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 22 0.532 115.7 115.7 0 15-9 10-13 6-5 17-17 5-5 2W
Heat 26 23 0.531 119.8 118.2 1.6 15-8 11-15 3-4 13-13 6-4 1W
Hawks 24 26 0.48 117.1 118.1 -1 9-14 15-12 4-3 12-17 5-5 1L
Bulls 23 25 0.479 117.6 119.7 -2.1 15-11 8-14 3-8 15-17 5-5 3L
Trail Blazers 23 26 0.469 115.1 117.6 -2.5 13-11 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 4L
Clippers 22 25 0.468 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 9-16 5-4 12-15 8-2 1L
Hornets 21 28 0.429 116.3 114.8 1.5 9-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 7-3 5W
Mavericks 19 29 0.396 114.2 116.7 -2.5 14-14 5-15 3-6 11-20 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 18 28 0.391 114.6 116.3 -1.7 10-14 8-14 5-6 14-16 2-8 5L
Bucks 18 28 0.391 111.8 115.8 -4 9-12 9-16 5-4 14-16 2-8 4L
Jazz 15 34 0.306 118.4 127.4 -9 10-17 5-17 1-8 9-24 1-9 5L
Nets 13 34 0.277 107.7 114.4 -6.7 6-17 7-17 3-9 9-19 2-8 1W
Pelicans 13 37 0.26 114.4 120.9 -6.5 8-19 5-18 6-7 7-26 4-6 1W
Wizards 12 35 0.255 112.2 122.7 -10.5 8-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 2-8 1L
Pacers 12 36 0.25 110.3 118.3 -8 9-16 3-20 3-8 8-24 5-5 1W
Kings 12 38 0.24 110.1 120.5 -10.4 9-16 3-22 2-7 8-25 2-8 8L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak