NBA / Matchups / Mavericks vs Rockets
Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks
Next meeting: Friday, October 30 at 8:00 PM ET. The sportsbook market, with the vig removed, has them at 40%.
40%
Mavericks win chance, market (1 books)
Team ratings (last season)
| Record | Off rating | Def rating | Net | Pace |
|---|
| Rockets | 52-30 | 116.0 #9 | 110.8 #5 | 5.3 | 98.2 #29 |
| Mavericks | 26-56 | 109.2 #27 | 114.5 #20 | -5.3 | 103.6 #4 |
Ratings are points per 100 possessions. A lower defensive rating is better. Rank in the league next to each number.
Houston Rockets: recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|
| 2026-10-24 | at Atlanta Hawks | W 121-114 | -0.5 covered | 227.5 over |
| 2026-10-23 | at San Antonio Spurs | W 114-110 | +5.5 covered | 224.5 under |
| 2026-10-21 | vs Dallas Mavericks | W 128-110 | -10.5 covered | 230.5 over |
| 2026-05-01 | vs Los Angeles Lakers | L 78-98 | -5.0 missed | 204 under |
| 2026-04-29 | at Los Angeles Lakers | W 99-93 | +3.5 covered | 209.5 under |
Dallas Mavericks: recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|
| 2026-10-24 | vs San Antonio Spurs | L 106-122 | +14.5 missed | 229.5 under |
| 2026-10-23 | at Indiana Pacers | W 121-105 | +7.5 covered | 242.5 under |
| 2026-10-21 | at Houston Rockets | L 110-128 | +10.5 missed | 230.5 over |
| 2026-04-12 | vs Chicago Bulls | W 149-128 | -5.0 covered | 249.5 over |
| 2026-04-10 | at San Antonio Spurs | L 120-139 | +18.5 missed | 236.5 over |
Injuries and absences
Compiled from official league injury reports and beat reporters. Statuses change often and some entries are reports, not confirmations. Check the team's final report before game time.
| Team | Player | Status | Expected return |
|---|
| HOU | Fred VanVleet G | day-to-day | 2026-10-26 |
| HOU | Marcus Smart G | day-to-day | 2026-10-26 |
| HOU | Steven Adams C | day-to-day | 2026-10-26 |
| DAL | Kyrie Irving G | day-to-day | 2026-10-26 |
| DAL | Cooper Flagg F | out | 2026-11-02 |
| DAL | Dereck Lively II C | out | 2026-10-28 |
| DAL | Santi Aldama F | out | 2026-10-28 |
| DAL | Tarik Biberovic F | out | 2026-11-02 |
| DAL | Caleb Martin F | out | 2026-11-02 |
Team leaders (last season)
| Team | Stat | Player | Per game |
|---|
| HOU | Points | Kevin Durant | 26.0 |
| HOU | Rebounds | Alperen Sengun | 8.9 |
| HOU | Assists | Alperen Sengun | 6.2 |
| DAL | Points | Cooper Flagg (out) | 21.0 |
| DAL | Rebounds | P.J. Washington | 7.0 |
| DAL | Assists | Cooper Flagg (out) | 4.5 |
Season series, Mavericks vs Rockets
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Mavericks at Rockets | Rockets 110-128 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Rockets at Mavericks | Upcoming |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Mavericks at Rockets | Upcoming |
| Jan 31, 2027 | Rockets at Mavericks | Upcoming |
Team snapshots
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