Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/31

The Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets will meet in the middle of the NBA regular season. The game will take place at the Toyota Center on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 8:30 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ABC.

The Mavericks, led by head coach Jason Kidd, hold a record of 19-29. They are currently ranked 11th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Southwest Division. On the other hand, the Rockets, coached by Ime Udoka, have a record of 29-17. They are 4th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division.

Mavericks vs Rockets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets
  • Venue: Toyota Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rockets -11.0 (-111), Mavericks +11.0 (-111)

Dallas Mavericks Team Preview

The Dallas Mavericks have struggled in their recent games. They lost three straight, falling to the Hornets, Timberwolves, and Lakers. Their last win was against the Warriors, with a score of 123-115.

Cooper Flagg has been a standout player for the Mavericks. In their recent loss to the Hornets, he scored 49 points with 10 rebounds. However, the team has faced challenges with injuries, including Anthony Davis, who is out with a hand injury.

The Mavericks have a high pace, ranking 2nd in possessions per game. They are strong at defending the three-point line, allowing the lowest percentage in the league. But, they struggle with blocked shots, ranking 25th in the league.

Houston Rockets Team Preview

The Houston Rockets are playing solid basketball. They recently won against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 104 points with a field goal percentage of 42.4%. Kevin Durant led the team with 31 points in that game.

Alperen Sengün and Kevin Durant are key players for the Rockets. Sengün averages 21.1 points per game, while Durant contributes 26.5 points per game. Both players have been consistent in scoring and rebounding.

The Rockets excel in rebounding, ranking first with 49.2 rebounds per game. Their defense is strong, allowing only 110.0 points per game, which is third in the league. However, they face challenges with blocked shots, ranked 26th with 5.8 per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Rockets are favored by 11 points against the Mavericks. The Mavericks allow 116.7 points per game, while the Rockets score 116.1. With the Rockets’ strong defense allowing only 110 points per game, they are likely to cover the spread. The recommendation is to take the Rockets -11.0.

The over/under for the game is set at 220.5 points. The Mavericks average 114.2 points per game, and the Rockets allow 110 points per game. Considering both teams’ defensive stats, the total score should be around 226 points. The recommendation is to take the over 220.5.