Rockets vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 31

The Dallas Mavericks (19-29) will look to halt a three-game losing skid when visiting the Houston Rockets (29-17) on January 31, 2026 at Toyota Center. The Rockets square off with the Mavericks in a game that doesn't have a set line.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Rockets-Mavericks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Rockets vs. Mavericks Game Information and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
• TV: ABC
• Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

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Rockets vs. Mavericks Prediction

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O/U Pick: Under ()
Score Prediction: Rockets 121 - Mavericks 108

Rockets Recent Trends

• The Rockets have a 4-6 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over their past 10 contests.
• The Rockets are 22-24-0 against the spread this season.
• Rockets games this year have hit the over 41.7% of the time (20 out of 48 games with a set point total).
• The Rockets average just 0.6 fewer points per game (116.1) than the Mavericks allow (116.7).
• Houston is 14-9 against the spread and 17-6 overall when scoring more than 116.7 points.
• The Rockets make 47.5% of their shots from the field this season, which is 1.2 percentage points higher than the Mavericks have allowed to their opponents (46.3%).
• The Rockets have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered eight times in 20 games when playing at home, and they've covered 14 times in 26 games on the road.
• Houston has hit the over on the total in a lower percentage of home games (35%) than road games (50%).
• At home, the Rockets have won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 16-3 (.842). In away games, they are 11-12 (.478) as a moneyline favorite.

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

• Kevin Durant posts 26.5 points, 5.4 boards and 4.5 assists per contest, shooting 51.4% from the field and 40.8% from beyond the arc with 2.4 made 3-pointers per game.
• Amen Thompson averages 18.1 points, 5.4 assists and 7.7 rebounds per contest.
• Alperen Sengun puts up 21.1 points, 6.3 assists and 9.1 rebounds per game.
• Jabari Smith Jr. averages 14.9 points, 1.9 assists and 6.9 rebounds.
• Reed Sheppard puts up 12.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 1.4 steals and 0.5 blocks.

Mavericks Recent Trends

• The Mavericks have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall in their last 10 games.
• In the Mavericks' 48 games this season, they have 21 wins against the spread.
• Mavericks games this year have gone over the total in 23 of 48 opportunities (47.9%).
• The Mavericks' 114.2 points per game are only 4.2 more points than the 110.0 the Rockets give up.
• Dallas has put together a 17-11-1 ATS record and a 16-13 overall record in games it scores more than 110.0 points.
• The Mavericks' 47.2% shooting percentage from the field this season is 1.2 percentage points higher than the Rockets have allowed to their opponents (46.0%).
• This season, the Mavericks are 15-12-1 at home against the spread (.536 winning percentage). Away, they are 6-14-0 ATS (.300).
• Dallas' games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (14 times out of 28) than away (nine of 20) this year.
• The Mavericks, as moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (6-5) than away (2-4) this season.

Mavericks Recent Stats

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg is putting up 19.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest. He's also draining 48.2% of his shots from the floor and 29.0% from beyond the arc, with 1.0 trey per game.
• Naji Marshall is averaging 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest. He's making 54.4% of his shots from the field.
• P.J. Washington gives the Mavericks 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while putting up 1.0 steal and 1.5 blocked shots (eighth in league).
• Brandon Williams gives the Mavericks 12.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game while delivering 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Max Christie is averaging 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He is sinking 47.4% of his shots from the field and 43.7% from beyond the arc (10th in NBA), with 2.5 triples per contest.

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