Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 31, 2026
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Dallas vs Houston Information
The Dallas Mavericks will be on the road Saturday night, playing at Toyota Center in Houston, TX, at 8:30 PM against the Houston Rockets. Dallas has 19 wins and 28 losses this season, coming into Saturday on a 2-game skid after a 13-point home loss to Minnesota in their last outing. The Houston Rockets stay home Saturday with 28 wins, and 17 was the season after winning three of the last five following a 12-point home loss to San Antonio on Wednesday. Stay in the action with our NBA Picks.
Dallas Preview
Offensively, Dallas is averaging 114.3 points on 47% from the floor this season, but the Mavericks averaged just 107.5 points per game over the last two losses. Defensively, Dallas is allowing 116.6 points per game this year, but has given up an average of 117 points during its current 2-game skid. Rookie Cooper Flagg leads the Dallas offense this season, averaging 18.8 points per game. Anthony Davis has averaged 20.4 points per game this season, but he's played just 20 times. Nnaji Marshall is second on the team, averaging 14.7 points per game. PJ Washington averages 14.1 points to go along with the team-leading 7.2 rebounds per game. Max Christie averages 13.3 points, and Brandon Williams is averaging 12.4 points in just over 22 minutes per game. Ryan Nembhard’s average is 7.2 points and leads the team, dishing out 5.1 assists per game.
Houston Preview
Offensively, Houston averages 116.7 points on 40% shooting from the floor this season, but scored only 99 points in their last loss. Defensively, Houston is allowing 110.5 points per game this year, but has given up an average of 119.5 points per game during its last two losses. Kevin Durant leads the Houston offense this season with 26.4 points per game. Big man Alperen Sengun is second on the team with 21.5 points to go along with the team’s leading 9 rebounds and 6.4 assists. Amen Thompson is third on the team with 18.2 points, and Jabari Smith Jr averages 15.1 points per game this season.
Dallas vs Houston Prediction
The Houston Rockets are the far better team in this matchup and will continue their winning ways on Saturday. Look for the Rockets to do the job on both sides of the ball against a lackluster, struggling Dallas team. Take Houston to get the win and cover at home as they bounce back from their recent loss on Wednesday. Houston will do the job as they continue to push for the top spot in the Southwest Division following their victory over Dallas. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win and over 119-111-
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