Dallas Mavericks @ Houston Rockets Picks and Predictions - January 31st 2026
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Dallas Mavericks (26-56) make the trip to for a game at Toyota Center, taking on Houston Rockets (52-30) on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The side opens at Rockets -10.5, with a total of 222.5. The main betting question is whether the favourite can create enough separation to justify the number.
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Betting lines for Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets
The away angle leans on trackable results, and Dallas Mavericks brings last-five ATS: 3-2-0 plus a clean checkpoint in average margin: 4. If numbers are still coming in, Dallas Mavericks lines is the simple path to follow as the board gets tighter.
If you are mapping how this could play out at home, Houston Rockets starts from current results like last-five ATS: 2-3-0 and a secondary note in last-five over-under: 1-4-0. The widget below will populate late, so use Houston Rockets lines as a primary page for a fast check.
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10.5 -110 
ATS and Totals Splits for Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets
ATS win% shows Dallas Mavericks at 50% and Houston Rockets at 50%. Over % shows Dallas Mavericks at 50% and Houston Rockets at 40%. If one team controls the first six minutes of each half, that’s usually where the cover starts to take shape.
| Metric | Dallas Mavericks | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| ATS W-L-P | 22-26-0 | 22-24-0 |
| ATS Win % | 50% | 50% |
| Home ATS Wins | 16 | 8 |
| Away ATS Wins | 6 | 14 |
| ATS as Favorite | 5-11-0 | 19-23-0 |
| ATS as Underdog | 17-15-0 | 3-1-0 |
| Over Wins | 22 | 20 |
| Under Wins | 26 | 26 |
| Over % | 50% | 40% |
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Get 100% on any coins purchase up to $100 Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets Quick Trends: Last 5 Form, Last 10 Scoring, and Recent Performance
Houston Rockets owns the lead in last-five results at 3-2 compared with Dallas Mavericks at 2-3. over the last 10, the two-way values are not cleanly shown, which makes the two rows a simple check.
| Metric | Dallas Mavericks | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 (Form) | ||
| Record (W-L) | 2-3 | 3-2 |
| Win % | 40 | 60 |
| ATS record | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Over/Under record | 2-3-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Average margin | 4 | 16 |
| Last 10 (Recent Performance) | ||
| Points per game | 118.4 | 109.4 |
| Points allowed | 115.9 | 107.3 |
| Margin | 25 | 21 |
| FG % | 48 | 45.2 |
| 3PT % | 36.2 | 36.1 |
Season Profile Comparison: Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets
This breakdown splits the season profile into four sections so the edges are easier to read. When the key stats in a category point the same way, that’s the cleaner lean; when they split, the game usually turns on which lever shows up more often.
Record & Scoring
Houston Rockets owns the two drivers in this section: win% (73.2) and point margin (5.2). If Dallas Mavericks wants to erase that profile, it often comes down to one big scoring swing—threes, free throws, or a burst of transition points.
| Metric | Dallas Mavericks | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-L) | 26-56 | 52-30 |
| Win Percentage | 25 | 73.2 |
| Points For | 114.1 | 115.2 |
| Points Against | 119.6 | 110 |
| Points Margin | -5.5 | 5.2 |
Efficiency
Houston Rockets owns the edge in shooting efficiency (108.2) and field goal efficiency (54.2), which is a strong indicator of cleaner scoring. If Dallas Mavericks can’t contest without fouling or giving up clean looks, this category tends to stay home-leaning.
| Metric | Dallas Mavericks | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Three-Point % | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Shooting Efficiency | 107.3 | 108.2 |
| Field Goal Efficiency | 52.7 | 54.2 |
| Free Throw Rate | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Three-Point Rate | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Free Throw % | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers
Houston Rockets leads net rating (4.6), yet Dallas Mavericks leads turnovers (14), which often decides whether a game stays stable or gets run-heavy. If Dallas Mavericks is the team getting the first clean shot more often, the rating edge has less room to show.
| Metric | Dallas Mavericks | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | 104.2 | 99 |
| Net Rating | -5.4 | 4.6 |
| Offensive Rating | 108.5 | 114.8 |
| Defensive Rating | 113.9 | 110.2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14 | 14.4 |
Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption
Houston Rockets leads on offensive boards (0.3) and steals (8.5), which is usually the cleanest read for “who wins the chaos.” If shooting is average on both sides, extra tries can be the whole difference.
| Metric | Dallas Mavericks | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.7 | 48.1 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Assists Per Game | 25.3 | 25.4 |
| Assist Rate | 60.4 | 59.1 |
| Steals Per Game | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Blocks Per Game | 5.2 | 5.8 |
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Injury Update for Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets: Who Is Out and Who Is Questionable
When both teams carry status doubts, the early minutes can feel like a test drive, and the last five may change if a designation moves late. I trust the side with a steady bench order, since the ripple hits hardest when two roles shift at once. For a broader postseason snapshot, see NBA championship odds.
| Metric | Dallas Mavericks | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Players Out | 2 | 2 |
| Players Questionable | 0 | 1 |
| Injured Minutes Per Game | 16.4 | 59.2 |
| Injured Points Per Game | 4.3 | 31.8 |
Quarter by Quarter Stats for Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets
When the game breaks into segments, these splits assist pinpoint the hot spots; you can compare that view with NBA betting odds. Start with Dallas Mavericks—a quick glance shows: best quarter is 3Q, and its stronger half is the second half. Then Houston Rockets—a fresh readout shows: peaks in 1Q with the edge in the first half.
| Segment | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| 1Q Points | 28.6 | 29.4 |
| 2Q Points | 27.7 | 28 |
| 3Q Points | 29.7 | 28.9 |
| 4Q Points | 27.4 | 28.2 |
| 1H Points | 56.3 | 57.4 |
| 2H Points | 57 | 57.1 |
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- Game script (pace): The style leans toward Dallas Mavericks trying to press the game, with Houston Rockets looking to steady it and cut down on fast decisions. That initial pace split often follows the total.
- Efficiency edge (side): The longer view tilts toward Houston Rockets if it can keep the game tidier and finish defensive possessions. Creating added opportunities can turn the side call. Dallas Mavericks owns the plainest turnover advantage to keep through four quarters.
- Late filters (availability + market): Start with the last availability check, because rotation changes can shift both the side and total read at the finish. If the market shifts, use that as a cue to re-check news rather than pushing the angle.
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