The Houston Rockets (15-5) hit the road in Southwest Division play against the Dallas Mavericks (8-16) on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Rockets are favored by 8.5 points in the game, the second matchup between the teams this season. The point total is 224.5 for the matchup.
Houston was victorious in its most recent game against the Suns, 117-98, on Friday. Amen Thompson led the way with 31 points, plus four boards and one assist.
Rockets vs. Mavericks betting information
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:27 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Spread: Houston -8.5Moneyline: Houston -400, Dallas +310Total: 224.5 pointsRockets betting insightsThe Rockets are 14-6-0 ATS this season.In games they have played as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, the Rockets are 5-2 against the spread.Rockets games have gone over the point total in 11 out of 24 opportunities (45.8%).Rockets key playersAlperen Sengun: 23.1 PTS, 9.1 REB, 7.1 AST, 1.3 STL, 50.5 FG%, 38.5 3PT% (20-for-52)Amen Thompson: 17.9 PTS, 7.1 REB, 5.1 AST, 1.3 STL, 48.8 FG%, 22 3PT% (9-for-41)Kevin Durant: 25.2 PTS, 1.1 STL, 50.2 FG%, 38.6 3PT% (32-for-83)Jabari Smith Jr.: 14.9 PTS, 45 FG%, 36.9 3PT% (38-for-103)Reed Sheppard: 13.1 PTS, 1.7 STL, 47.1 FG%, 44.1 3PT% (52-for-118)Rockets vs. Mavericks game infoGame day: Saturday, December 6, 2025Game time: 8:30 p.m. ETLocation: Dallas, TexasArena: American Airlines CenterTV channel: Space City Home NetworkLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo