The Mavericks will play the Rockets on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:30 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
The Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets will tip-off on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Mavericks come to this game with a 86.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Houston Rockets, is currently 96.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 5-14 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets come to the floor sporting a 16-4 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 21st (114.2) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 15th, averaging 116.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.7 points against the Dallas Mavericks, ranking them 10th in the league. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets currently rank 26th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 110.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 3-6 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, come to the game with a 5-5 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 19-29 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 29-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Mavericks face the Rockets in Houston this Saturday...
The Rockets venue will be rockin' with excitement for this showdown...
Mavericks have a losing record, while Rockets are flying high...
Check the stats before ye wager on this epic battle...
Our sportsbooks have the best bets for this clash of titans...
Best Mavericks at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -10.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +10.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +350 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Mavericks
Rockets
1/31/26 8:30pm EST | +10.5 -110-10.5 -110 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Mavericks
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/31/26 8:30pm EST | Yes +1550No -10000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 105.5 o -120105.5 u -105Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 116.5 o -120116.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Clint Capela
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 4.5 o +1004.5 u -135Bet |
Cooper Flagg
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Klay Thompson
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
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Naji Marshall
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 35.5 o -11035.5 u -120Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -120Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/31/26 8:30pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 40 | 24 | 0.625 | +10.0 | 22-8 | 18-16 | 6-6 | 22-18 | 114.6 | 109.7 | +4.9 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 21 | 44 | 0.323 | +29.5 | 14-19 | 7-24 | 3-10 | 11-29 | 113.0 | 117.8 | -4.8 | L8 | 2-8 |
Dallas Mavericks & Houston Rockets 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.
Dallas Mavericks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +3500 Bet |
Dallas Mavericks & Houston Rockets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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