Mavericks vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 6

Mavericks vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: SCHN and KFAA

The Houston Rockets (15-5) hit the road in Southwest Division play against the Dallas Mavericks (8-16) on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Rockets are favored by 8.5 points in the game, the second matchup between the teams this season. The point total is 224.5 in the matchup.

Mavericks vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Rockets win (65.6%)

Mavericks vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread 14 times in 20 games with a set spread.
• In the Mavericks' 24 games this season, they have 11 wins against the spread.
• Rockets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 11 times out of 24 chances this season.
• Mavericks games this season have gone over the total in 10 of 24 opportunities (41.7%).
• Against the spread, Houston has played worse when playing at home, covering five times in nine home games, and nine times in 11 road games.
• The Rockets have gone over the total in four of nine home games (44.4%). They've fared better on the road, topping the total in seven of 11 matchups (63.6%).
• Dallas' winning percentage against the spread at home is .429 (6-8-0). On the road, it is .500 (5-5-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Mavericks games have finished over five of 14 times at home (35.7%), and five of 10 away (50%).

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun averages 23.1 points, 9.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists, shooting 50.5% from the floor and 38.5% from downtown, with 1.1 made treys per game.
• Amen Thompson averages 17.9 points, 7.1 boards and 5.1 assists, shooting 48.8% from the floor.
• Kevin Durant is averaging 25.2 points, 3.9 assists and 5 rebounds.
• Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 14.9 points, 1.8 assists and 6.3 rebounds.
• Reed Sheppard is averaging 13.1 points, 3.2 boards and 3.3 assists.

Mavericks Leaders

• Per game, Cooper Flagg gets the Mavericks 17.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• P.J. Washington averages 16 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He is also making 43.9% of his shots from the field and 33.7% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per game.
• The Mavericks get 12.5 points per game from Naji Marshall, plus 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
• The Mavericks receive 12.1 points per game from Max Christie, plus 3.3 rebounds and 2 assists.
• Brandon Williams' numbers on the season are 10.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. He is sinking 37.5% of his shots from the field.

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