The Dallas Mavericks (12-23) will look to halt a four-game losing streak when hosting the Houston Rockets (21-10) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at American Airlines Center. This matchup is at 8:30 p.m. ET on SCHN and KFAA.
The Rockets won their previous game against the Nets, 120-96, on Thursday. Amen Thompson was their leading scorer with 23 points.
Rockets vs. Mavericks: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Saturday, January 3, 2026Game time: 8:30 p.m. ETLocation: Dallas, TexasArena: American Airlines CenterTV channel: Space City Home NetworkLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Rockets vs. Mavericks odds and spread
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 12:24 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Spread Favorite: Rockets (-7.5)Moneyline: Rockets (-325), Mavericks (+260)Total: 226.5 pointsRockets top performersAlperen Sengun puts up 22.6 points, 9.3 boards and 6.7 assists per contest, making 51.2% of shots from the floor.Kevin Durant posts 25.4 points, 5 boards and 4.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks.Thompson puts up 18 points, 7.3 boards and 5.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks.Jabari Smith Jr. posts 15.8 points, 6.9 boards and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 46.1% from the field and 38.3% from downtown, with 2.3 made 3-pointers per contest.Reed Sheppard posts 13.5 points, 2.9 boards and 3.4 assists per contest, shooting 45.5% from the field and 42% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 made 3-pointers per contest.