# NBA
Mavericks vs Rockets prediction
Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets, Friday 1 January, 8:30 PM ET at Toyota Center (Houston). Our line gives the Rockets a 70% chance.
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- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Mavericks
- PointsCooper Flagg25.2
- AssistsCooper Flagg6.5
- ReboundsP.J. Washington7.7
Rockets
- PointsAlperen Sengun23.3
- AssistsAlperen Sengun7.8
- ReboundsAlperen Sengun8.7
Season averages
| DAL | Stat | HOU |
|---|---|---|
| L1 | Streak | W2 |
| 112.3 | Points Against | 106.4 |
| 4-3 | Last Ten Games | 7-1 |
| 112.0 | Points Per Game | 119.3 |
| 48 | Field Goal % | 50 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 39 |
| 42.4 | Rebounds Per Game | 44.0 |
| 25.9 | Assists Per Game | 28.8 |
| 6.0 | Blocks Per Game | 5.6 |
| 9.1 | Steals Per Game | 9.5 |
Last five games
Mavericks
- Lvs SA122-106
- Wat MIA113-109
- Wvs OKC120-96
- Wvs HOU116-111
- Lvs SAC115-100
Rockets
- Wvs ATL120-110
- Wat MIL132-100
- Lat DAL116-111
- Wvs OKC119-98
- Wvs BOS109-93
Injury report
Mavericks
- Max ChristieOut
- Santi AldamaOut
- Tarik BiberovicOut
- Dereck Lively IIOut
- Sergio de LarreaOut
Rockets
- Clint CapelaDay-To-Day
- Steven AdamsOut
Game info
- Venue
- Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX
- TV
- KFAA-TV, MavsTV
- Season series
- Series tied 1-1
Mavericks and Rockets this season
- Wed 21 OctMavericks 110, Rockets 128Final
- Fri 30 OctRockets 111, Mavericks 116Final
- Fri 1 JanMavericks at RocketsFri 8:30 PM ET
- Sun 31 JanRockets at MavericksSun 8:30 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Mavericks vs Rockets?
8:30 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Friday 1 January 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Mavericks vs Rockets on?
ESPN lists KFAA-TV, MavsTV for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Mavericks vs Rockets?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Houston Rockets a 70% chance, so a call on them pays x1.43. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Mavericks vs Rockets played?
At Toyota Center (Houston) in Houston, TX, the home of the Houston Rockets.
How many times do the Mavericks and Rockets play this season?
This season's schedule has 4 games between them, 2 already played.
Who has won more Mavericks vs Rockets games this season?
They are level at 1-1.
When do the Mavericks and Rockets play next?
Sunday 31 January 2027 at 8:30 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Rockets at the Mavericks.
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