Mavericks vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 3

Mavericks vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: SCHN and KFAA

The Houston Rockets (21-10) will attempt to build on a four-game win streak when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (12-23) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at American Airlines Center as 8-point favorites. The game airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on SCHN and KFAA. The matchup has an over/under of 225.5.

Mavericks vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rockets win (65%)

Mavericks vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread 18 times over 31 games with a set spread.
• The Mavericks have 14 wins against the spread in 35 games this season.
• Rockets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 18 times out of 35 chances this season.
• The Mavericks have eclipsed the over/under 51.4% of the time this year (18 of 35 games with a set point total).
• Houston has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered six times in 12 games at home, and it has covered 12 times in 19 games when playing on the road.
• The Rockets have eclipsed the total in a lower percentage of home games (50%) than games on the road (63.2%).
• Dallas' winning percentage against the spread at home is .474 (9-9-1). On the road, it is .312 (5-11-0).
• Mavericks games have finished above the over/under 47.4% of the time at home (nine of 19), and 56.2% of the time away (nine of 16).

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun is averaging 22.6 points, 9.3 boards and 6.7 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.5 steals (10th in NBA) and 1 block.
• Kevin Durant averages 25.4 points, 5 boards and 4.5 assists, shooting 52.2% from the floor and 43% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 made treys per game.
• Amen Thompson averages 18 points, 7.3 boards and 5.3 assists, shooting 52% from the field.
• Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 15.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
• Reed Sheppard's numbers on the season are 13.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest, shooting 45.5% from the floor and 42% from downtown, with an average of 2.6 made 3-pointers.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg is averaging 19.2 points, 6.4 boards and 4.1 assists for the Mavericks.
• Per game, P.J. Washington gets the Mavericks 15.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 1.4 blocks.
• Per game, Naji Marshall gives the Mavericks 13.3 points, 4.7 boards and 2.5 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.1 blocks.
• Per game, Anthony Davis gets the Mavericks 20.1 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks.
• The Mavericks are getting 11.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4 assists per game from Brandon Williams.

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