The Dallas Mavericks (12-23) are 7.5-point underdogs as they look to break a four-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (21-10) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The contest airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on SCHN and KFAA. The point total is 226.5 in the matchup.
Houston won its most recent game versus the Nets, 120-96, on Thursday. Amen Thompson led the way with 23 points, plus four boards and three assists.
Rockets vs. Mavericks betting information
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Spread: Houston -7.5Moneyline: Houston -295, Dallas +230Total: 226.5 pointsRockets betting insightsThe Rockets have an 18-13-0 record against the spread this season.The Rockets have an 8-9 record against the spread in games they were favored by 7.5 points or more this season.The teams have hit the over in 18 of the Rockets’ 35 games with a set total.Rockets key playersAlperen Sengun: 22.6 PTS, 9.3 REB, 6.7 AST, 1.5 STL, 51.2 FG%, 31.7 3PT% (20-for-63)Kevin Durant: 25.4 PTS, 52.2 FG%, 43 3PT% (61-for-142)Amen Thompson: 18 PTS, 7.3 REB, 5.3 AST, 1.3 STL, 52 FG%, 20.6 3PT% (13-for-63)Jabari Smith Jr.: 15.8 PTS, 46.1 FG%, 38.3 3PT% (70-for-183)Reed Sheppard: 13.5 PTS, 1.6 STL, 45.5 FG%, 42 3PT% (81-for-193)Rockets vs. Mavericks game infoGame 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