Rockets vs. Mavericks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 31

The Dallas Mavericks (19-29) will attempt to turn around a three-game losing streak when visiting the Houston Rockets (29-17) on January 31, 2026 at Toyota Center.

Houston is a sizable 11-point favorite against Dallas when the Rockets play the Mavericks on Saturday. The game's point total is 222.5.

Rockets vs. Mavericks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Saturday, January 31, 2026
• Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Arena: Toyota Center
• Total: 222.5 points
• Spread: Rockets -11
• Moneyline: Rockets (-461), Mavericks (+360)

How to watch Rockets vs. Mavericks

• TV Channel: ABC (WLS - Chicago, IL)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Rockets vs. Mavericks

• Rockets games this season have featured more combined points than this contest's total of 222.5 points 23 times.
• The Mavericks have played 33 games this season that have gone over 222.5 combined points scored.
• The two teams average 230.3 points per game combined, 7.8 more points than this game's total.
• Opponents of these two teams score 226.7 combined points per game, 4.2 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Rockets vs. Mavericks

• Houston has won 22 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 24 times.
• When playing as at least 11-point favorites this season, the Rockets have an ATS record of 5-8.
• The Mavericks have compiled a 21-26-1 record against the spread this season.
• When playing as at least 11-point underdogs this season, Dallas has an ATS record of 3-2.
• The Rockets are 8-12 against the spread, and 16-4 overall, at home this year.
• This year, as a 11-point favorite or greater at home, Houston is 3-5 ATS.
• On the road, the Mavericks are 5-15 overall and 6-14 against the spread.

Betting the Moneyline: Rockets vs. Mavericks

• The Rockets have won 64.3% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (27-15).
• This season, the Mavericks have been the underdog 31 times and won 11, or 35.5%, of those games.
• Houston has gone 10-3 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -461 or shorter (winning 76.9%).
• Dallas has a record of 2-3 when it is set as the underdog by +360 or more by bookmakers this season.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Rockets an 82.2% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Rockets vs. Mavericks

• Pick ATS: Mavericks (+ 11)
• Pick OU: Under (222.5)
  
• Prediction: Rockets 108 - Mavericks 105
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