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 Dallas Mavericks (12-23) are underdogs (+7.5) as they attempt to end a four-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (21-10) at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The game airs on SCHN and KFAA. The matchup has an over/under of 225.5 points.

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 (64.1%)

Mavericks vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets are 18-13-0 against the spread this season.
• The Mavericks are 14-20-1 against the spread this season.
• Games involving the Rockets have hit the over 18 times out of 35 chances this season.
• Mavericks games this year have gone over the total in 18 of 35 opportunities (51.4%).
• When playing at home, Houston has a worse record against the spread (6-6-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (12-7-0).
• The Rockets have gone over the over/under in six of 12 home games (50%). They've fared better in road games, eclipsing the total in 12 of 19 matchups (63.2%).
• Against the spread, Dallas has been better at home (9-9-1) than on the road (5-11-0).
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Mavericks' games have finished above the over/under at home (47.4%, nine of 19) compared to on the road (56.2%, nine of 16).

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun's numbers on the season are 22.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game, shooting 51.2% from the floor.
• Kevin Durant is averaging 25.4 points, 4.5 assists and 5 boards.
• Amen Thompson is averaging 18 points, 5.3 assists and 7.3 rebounds.
• Jabari Smith Jr.'s numbers on the season are 15.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 46.1% from the floor and 38.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.3 made 3-pointers.
• Reed Sheppard's numbers on the season are 13.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 42% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.6 made 3-pointers.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg's numbers on the season are 19.2 points, 6.4 boards and 4.1 assists per contest. He is also sinking 48.2% of his shots from the floor.
• Per game, P.J. Washington provides the Mavericks 15.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 1.4 blocks.
• Naji Marshall's numbers on the season are 13.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He is sinking 53.5% of his shots from the field.
• Anthony Davis averages 20.1 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists. He is draining 51.8% of his shots from the floor.
• Per game, Brandon Williams gives the Mavericks 11.5 points, 2.6 boards and 4 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocks.

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