Our model projects Dallas Mavericks 115, Houston Rockets 121, with the Rockets favored in this NBA matchup. Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson lead the prop board.
The combined 235.5-point projection runs above the NBA’s 229.1 combined-points average. Mavericks score 113.4 a game and concede 120.1; Rockets score 121.5 and concede 112.0.
Mavericks sit 8th in the NBA standings, Rockets sit 1st. Tip-off at American Airlines Center. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
Model projection.
Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.
Dallas Mavericks Houston Rockets2026-2027 season to 2026-10-30. PPG = points per game.
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Best Over and Under price for the most-quoted players in this matchup. Lines update with the partner books.
| Player | Market | Line | Best Over | Best Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | Pts + Ast | 18.5 | 1.78 Stake | 1.91 Stake |
| Alperen Sengun | Pts + Ast | 24.5 | 1.91 Stake | 1.78 Stake |
| Marcus Sasser | Pts + Ast | 8.5 | 1.83 Stake | 1.83 Stake |
| Amen Thompson | Pts + Ast | 24.5 | 1.93 Stake | 1.75 Stake |
| Cooper Flagg | Pts + Ast | 28.5 | 1.80 Stake | 1.88 Stake |
| Kyrie Irving | Pts + Ast | 22.5 | 1.87 Stake | 1.80 Stake |
| Daniel Gafford | Pts + Ast | 10.5 | 1.98 Stake | 1.70 Stake |
| Naji Marshall | Pts + Ast | 14.5 | 1.83 Stake | 1.83 Stake |
| Max Christie | Pts + Ast | 10.5 | 1.95 Stake | 1.72 Stake |
The model line: Rockets by 6.1, total 235.5.
Mavericks at home: 0–4 SU, 113.4 PPG. Rockets on the road: 3–0 SU, 121.5 PPG.
Houston Rockets lead 7-4 across the last 11 meetings on record. Most recent: Houston Rockets won 128-110 on 22 Oct 2026.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 (most recent first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Dallas MavericksMavericks |
3 | 2 | 570 | 560 | WWLWL |
| 1 | Houston RocketsRockets |
5 | 0 | 615 | 544 | WWWWW |
Current season as available on the live data feed.
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