Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets
Jan 31, 2026
Game Preview
On January 31, 2026, the Houston Rockets will face off against the Dallas Mavericks at the Toyota Center. Both teams are looking to make a statement in this matchup as they head into the game with different recent performances.
Team Analysis
The Rockets come into this game with a record of 29-17 and have recently won against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 104 points while holding their opponent to just 86. However, they will be without Fred VanVleet, who is out, and Steven Adams, who is listed as LTP and OFS. The Mavericks, with a record of 19-29, recently lost to the Charlotte Hornets, scoring 121 points but allowing 123. They have multiple players out, with several having LTP and NLTP statuses.
Prediction
The prediction for this game suggests that the Rockets will win with a score of 109 to the Mavericks' 96. Betting on the Rockets to cover the spread of -10.5 and the total to go under 219.5 appears to be the best approach.
Odds Summary
The betting odds for this matchup show the Rockets favored with a home moneyline of -520 and a spread of -10.5 (-115). The Mavericks are underdogs with a moneyline of 390 and a spread of 10.5 (-105). The over/under is set at 219.5, with both sides at -105.
Don’t miss out on the action! Tune in to watch the Rockets take on the Mavericks and consider your betting options before tipoff at 8:30 PM.