The Mavericks will play the Rockets on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets set for Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 93.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Rockets is 94.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 10-8 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets start this matchup with a 11-5 record as a home team. They now rank 4th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 7th (117.1) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Houston Rockets stand at 11th averaging 113.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.5 points against the Dallas Mavericks, ranking them 17th in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 27th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 106.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks have notched a 4-1 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Houston Rockets possess a 6-1 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 20-13 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 21-11 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Dallas Mavericks be takin' on the Houston Rockets...
The fans in Houston's arena be rowdy and fierce, ready for battle...
The Mavericks stand at 20-13 overall, while the Rockets be at 21-11...
Dallas has a 4-1 division record, but Houston be sittin' at 6-1...
See you courtside at today's game, and may the best team win... be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... look at this game's prop bets below... let the battle begin!
Best Mavericks at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 220.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 220.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Mavericks
Rockets
1/01/25 8:10pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Mavericks
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/01/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 108.5 o -110108.5 u -115Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 112.5 o -120112.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o +10520.5 u -140Bet |
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Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1408.5 u +105Bet |
Dereck Lively II
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -135Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -13017.5 u -105Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Jae Sean Tate
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
Klay Thompson
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o +10515.5 u -140Bet |
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Kyrie Irving
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -125Bet |
Maxi Kleber
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 2.5 o -1452.5 u +110Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -14512.5 u +110Bet |
Quentin Grimes
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
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Spencer Dinwiddie
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o +11015.5 u -150Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 38.5 o -10538.5 u -125Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u +100Bet |
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Dereck Lively II
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u +100Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -130Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o +10529.5 u -140Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11520.5 u -115Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Kyrie Irving
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 37.5 o -11037.5 u -120Bet |
Maxi Kleber
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at HOU 1/01/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 28 | 14 | 0.667 | +8.0 | 14-7 | 14-7 | 9-1 | 19-9 | 113.8 | 107.8 | +6.0 | L1 | 7-3 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 23 | 20 | 0.535 | +13.5 | 13-8 | 10-12 | 4-4 | 17-16 | 115.2 | 111.8 | +3.4 | L1 | 3-7 |
Dallas Mavericks & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Dallas Mavericks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +1800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +4000 Bet |
Dallas Mavericks & Houston Rockets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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