Mavericks vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Oct. 30

Mavericks vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage:

The Houston Rockets (5-0) are favored (-6.5) to extend a five-game winning streak when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (3-2) at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, October 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The matchup airs on Dallas Mavericks. The matchup has an over/under of 227.5 points.

Mavericks vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rockets win (74.8%)

Mavericks vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have covered (or pushed) in every game with a spread this season to put together a 5-0-0 ATS record.
• The Mavericks have three wins against the spread in five games this season.
• This season, four of the Rockets' games have gone over the point total.
• Mavericks games this season have hit the over on one of five set point totals (20%).

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun is averaging 24.5 points, 7 assists and 9 boards.
• Kevin Durant averages 22.4 points, 6.2 boards and 3.4 assists, shooting 54% from the floor and 50% from beyond the arc, with 2 made 3-pointers per game.
• Amen Thompson averages 18.2 points, 8 rebounds and 3.8 assists, shooting 55.6% from the field.
• Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 16.2 points, 5.8 boards and 2.4 assists.
• Fred VanVleet's numbers on the season are 12.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game, shooting 38.5% from the field and 34.6% from downtown, with an average of 2.3 made treys.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg is averaging 25.3 points, 5.3 boards and 6.8 assists for the Mavericks.
• Per game, P.J. Washington provides the Mavericks 16 points, 7.8 boards and 1.2 assists. He also averages 0.4 steals and 1.2 blocks.
• The Mavericks receive 9 points per game from Zaccharie Risacher, plus 6 boards and 1.4 assists.
• Kyrie Irving's numbers on the season are 18 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He is sinking 49.1% of his shots from the floor and 33.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.8 treys.
• The Mavericks receive 6.6 points per game from Daniel Gafford, plus 7 rebounds and 2.6 assists.

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