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 matchup's point total is set at 224.5.

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 gone 14-6-0 against the spread this season.
• In the Mavericks' 24 games this season, they have 11 wins against the spread.
• This season, 11 of the Rockets' games have gone over the point total out of 24 chances.
• Mavericks games this season have gone over the point total 10 times in 24 opportunities (41.7%).
• Against the spread, Houston has fared worse when playing at home, covering five times in nine home games, and nine times in 11 road games.
• At home, the Rockets exceed the total 44.4% of the time (four of nine games). They hit the over more often on the road, eclipsing the total in 63.6% of games (seven of 11).
• Dallas has been better against the spread away (5-5-0) than at home (6-8-0) this year.
• Mavericks games have finished above the over/under less often at home (five times out of 14) than on the road (five of 10) this season.

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun's numbers on the season are 23.1 points, 9.1 boards and 7.1 assists per game, shooting 50.5% from the field and 38.5% from downtown, with an average of 1.1 made treys.
• Amen Thompson averages 17.9 points, 7.1 boards and 5.1 assists.
• Kevin Durant is averaging 25.2 points, 5 rebounds and 3.9 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Jabari Smith Jr. averages 14.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists, shooting 45% from the field and 36.9% from beyond the arc, with 2 made treys per game.
• Reed Sheppard is averaging 13.1 points, 3.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 17.2 points, 6.4 boards and 3.3 assists. He is also sinking 47.5% of his shots from the floor.
• The Mavericks receive 16 points per game from P.J. Washington, plus 7.8 boards and 2.3 assists.
• Naji Marshall's numbers on the season are 12.5 points, 5.1 boards and 2.5 assists per game. He is draining 50.8% of his shots from the field and 31.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1 triples.
• The Mavericks are getting 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2 assists per game from Max Christie.
• The Mavericks are getting 10.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game from Brandon Williams.

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