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The Houston Rockets (15-5) hit the road in Southwest Division action against the Dallas Mavericks (8-16) on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Rockets are favored by 8.5 points in the game, the second matchup between the squads this season.
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Rockets vs. Mavericks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Rockets 121, Mavericks 109.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-392)
- Total Pick: Over 224.5 (computer predicts 229.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-8.5)
Recent Rockets vs. Mavericks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Rockets | -12.5 | 225.5 | -667 | +484 | 110-102 HOU |
| 3/14/2025 | Rockets | -12 | 220 | -671 | +484 | 133-96 HOU |
| 2/8/2025 | Mavericks | -3 | 228 | -159 | +134 | 116-105 DAL |
| 1/1/2025 | Rockets | -4.5 | 222 | -200 | +166 | 110-99 HOU |
| 10/31/2024 | Mavericks | -6.5 | 226 | -263 | +215 | 108-102 HOU |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Houston has gone 14-6-0 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, the Rockets are 5-2 against the spread.
- Houston's games have gone over the point total in 11 out of 24 opportunities (45.8%).
- The Rockets have been favorites in 18 games this season and won 14 (77.8%) of those contests.
- This season, Houston has won five of its six games when favored by at least -392 on the moneyline.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas has a 12-12-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Mavericks have a 6-2 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 8.5 points or more.
- Dallas has hit the over in nine of its 24 games with a set total (37.5%).
- The Mavericks are 5-12 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 29.4% of those games).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +308 or longer, Dallas has gone 1-4 (20%).
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Rockets vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle),
Tari Eason: Out (Oblique),
Alperen Sengun: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II: Out (Foot),
P.J. Washington: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Daniel Gafford: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee)
Rockets vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN and KFAA
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
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