Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets: Preview, Odds and Props
The Dallas Mavericks visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday 21 October 2026. The Statz model gives the Houston Rockets a 77% chance to win. Draftkings has the Houston Rockets at -7.5 with the total at 229.5. The Houston Rockets list 4 players on the injury report and the Dallas Mavericks list 2, with 6 ruled out.
Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total | Team total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 DAL Away | 4.30 | +7.51.98 | O 229.51.93 | - |
 HOU Home | 1.24 | -7.51.85 | U 229.51.89 | - |
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Statz Model
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Injuries
6 listed across both sides.
Quick answers3 questions
Who is favoured, Dallas Mavericks or Houston Rockets?
The Statz model favours the Houston Rockets with a 77% win probability, leaving the Dallas Mavericks at 23%. Draftkings agrees, pricing the Houston Rockets as the favourite at -7.5 on the spread. The moneyline is -425 for the Houston Rockets and +330 for the Dallas Mavericks.
What is the spread and total for Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets?
Draftkings lists the Houston Rockets at -7.5 with the total at 229.5 for Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets. Lines move with injury news and money, so the odds board on this page carries the latest price. Alternative spreads and totals, first-quarter and first-half lines sit in the same board where the book offers them.
Which player props stand out for Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets?
The board's headline lines are Fred VanVleet 13.5+ assists at 28.00, Kevin Durant 49.5+ points at 71.00 and Kyrie Irving 7.5+ threes at 36.00. For the Houston Rockets the model projects Kevin Durant for 27.7 points and Amen Thompson for 20.1 points. For the Dallas Mavericks it projects Kyrie Irving for 24.0 points and Cooper Flagg for 22.0 points.