After opening the 2025-2026 season with a six-game homestand, the Dallas Mavericks will finally embark on their first road trip. On Monday, they will visit the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center for the first of four regular-season meetings between these Southwest Division rivals.
### Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Game Details and Betting Odds
The Mavericks-Rockets clash is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on Space City Home Network and KFAA.
– **Moneyline:** Mavericks (+457) vs Rockets (-674)
– **Spread Odds:** Mavericks (+12.5 -110) vs Rockets (-12.5 -110)
– **Total (O/U):** Mavericks (o225.5 -110) vs Rockets (u225.5 -110)
*Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on the information available at the time of publication.*
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### Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Preview
The Dallas Mavericks entered the season with plenty of excitement. Fans were eager to see how the frontcourt duo of Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg would perform together. However, despite these high expectations, the team has struggled early on, starting with a subpar 2-4 record.
Their only wins came against the Toronto Raptors on October 26 and the Indiana Pacers on October 29. Meanwhile, coach Jason Kidd’s squad has dropped games to the San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, OKC Thunder, and Detroit Pistons, losing by an average margin of 15.5 points.
The Houston Rockets also had a rocky start, losing their first two games—including a double-overtime heartbreaker to the OKC Thunder and another defeat to the Detroit Pistons. Since then, Houston has bounced back impressively. The team is currently riding a three-game winning streak with victories over the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, and Boston Celtics.
Kevin Durant has been pivotal during this stretch, averaging 25.3 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting an impressive 57.8% from the field.
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### Predicted Starting Lineups
**Dallas Mavericks**
– G: Cooper Flagg
– G: Klay Thompson
– F: Max Christie
– F: P.J. Washington
– C: Daniel Gafford
**Houston Rockets**
– G: Amen Thompson
– G: Josh Okogie
– F: Kevin Durant
– F: Jabari Smith Jr.
– C: Alperen Sengun
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### Betting Tips
– **Alperen Sengun O/U 8.5 rebounds:** Take the over
– **Kevin Durant O/U 25.5 points:** Take the over
– **Cooper Flagg O/U 15.5 points:** Take the under
– **Klay Thompson O/U 2.5 3PM:** Take the under
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### Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Rockets are currently one of the hottest teams in the league, chasing their fourth straight win. Their strong, deep roster gives them a clear edge. The outlook is even tougher for the Mavericks, who are dealing with key injuries.
With Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II sidelined, the Rockets’ big men—Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun—are expected to dominate inside.
**Prediction:** Expect the Houston Rockets to win by 14 points.
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