| MATCHUP | Houston Rockets | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-0 | 3-2 |
| Spread | -5.5 -115 | +5.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -218 | +180 |
| Total | Over 226.5 (-105) | Under 226.5 (-115) |
| Where | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX | |
| When | Friday, October 30, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBA League Pass | |
Rockets vs Mavericks Prediction
The Rockets already beat the Mavs nine days ago by 18 points. We’ve been on the Rockets through five games, and they’re 5-0 SU and ATS. Until the tickets stop cashing, there’s no reason to stop betting the Rockets. The season is still young, but the Rockets look like they can be a legit contender as they’re playing to their full potential on both sides of the ball.
The Mavericks do have three underdog wins this season, but I’m still not completely on board. I was high on the Rockets entering the season, and there’s no reason to turn back now given the flawless record in the betting market. I’m going to lay the points with the Rockets on the road against their in-state rival.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Hawks and Bucks, and they play the Thunder next. The Rockets have won 14 of their last 15 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 123 points on 51.7 percent shooting and allowing 108.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 24.5 points and 9 rebounds, while Kevin Durant is averaging 22.4 points and 6.2 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 40.4 percent from beyond the arc and 84.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 28.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Heat and Thunder, and they play the Kings next. The Mavs have lost 11 of their last 17 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 113.6 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Cooper Flagg is averaging 25.3 points and 6.8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 18 points and 3.3 rebounds. P.J. Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Naji Marshall is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The home team has won each of the last eight games between the Rockets and Mavericks.
- The Rockets have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games against the Rockets.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as road favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Rockets have won each of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Mavericks’ last 10 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Rockets’ last four games against the Mavericks following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Cooper Flagg rank 2nd amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (4.0) this season.
- Daniel Gafford ranks 6th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.2) this season.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Fred VanVleet has recorded two games with 5+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Kevin Durant has recorded 3+ blocks in two consecutive appearances- equal to the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank T1st in the league for blocks per game this season (7.4).
- The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (70.1%).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (38.0).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (40.4%).