The Rockets will play the Mavericks on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks set for Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets currently have a 98.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Dallas Mavericks is 85.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 11-8 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks start this matchup with a 9-10 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 5th (120.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Dallas Mavericks stand at 21st averaging 113.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.5 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 26th in the league. The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 10th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets have notched a 2-3 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Dallas Mavericks possess a 2-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 21-10 overall record, while the Dallas Mavericks have a 12-23 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Houston Rockets be takin' on the Dallas Mavericks... in a fierce battle on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026... The fans in Dallas be rowdy and ready to cheer their team... The Rockets stand at 21-10 overall, while the Mavericks be strugglin' at 12-23... Houston leads their division with a 2-3 record, while Dallas laggin' at 2-6... The Rockets be scorin' an average of 120.5 points per game... While the Mavericks be trailin' behind with 113.6 points per game... See you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below... Arrr! Let the battle begin on the basketball court!
Best Rockets at Mavericks Odds
| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -7.5 -120 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +7.5 +100 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Rockets
Mavericks
1/03/26 8:40pm EST | -7.5 -120+7.5 +100 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A +7.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A -7.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks Prop Bets
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Rockets
Mavericks
Game to Overtime
1/03/26 8:40pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 109.5 o -118109.5 u -110Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 117.5 o -120117.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -118Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Cooper Flagg
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
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Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Josh Okogie
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 3.5 o -1353.5 u +100Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
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Klay Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1188.5 u -110Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o +1059.5 u -140Bet |
Naji Marshall
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1189.5 u -110Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -135Bet |
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Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Steven Adams
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 35.5 o -11835.5 u -110Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 29.5 o -10529.5 u -125Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DAL 1/03/26 8:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 33 | 20 | 0.623 | +7.5 | 18-7 | 15-13 | 6-5 | 19-16 | 114.6 | 109.6 | +5.0 | L1 | 6-4 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 19 | 35 | 0.352 | +22.0 | 14-16 | 5-18 | 3-9 | 11-25 | 113.9 | 117.4 | -3.5 | L9 | 1-9 |
Houston Rockets & Dallas Mavericks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +2800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +100000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Dallas Mavericks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 8:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.