Mavericks vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 7, 2025, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 6, 2025, 3:06PM
The Dallas Mavericks will take on the favoured Houston Rockets in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Sunday, commencing at 12:30pm AEDT.
With star players Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington, the Mavericks are looking to overcome a Rockets line-up that includes Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Mavericks vs Rockets game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Dallas vs Houston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 71% chance of defeating the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
Mavericks vs Rockets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at American Airlines Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Mavericks $3.20, Rockets $1.37
- Line: Mavericks +6.5 ($1.91), Rockets -6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 221 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mavericks at $3.20 and the Rockets at $1.37.
The Mavericks are listed as 6.5-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rockets (-6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 221 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Mavericks (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 221-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Mavericks vs Rockets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dallas at $3.20 with Bet365
- Line: Mavericks +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 221 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Mavericks vs Rockets best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rockets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Mavericks to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Mavericks vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Rockets at American Airlines Center on Sunday is the Rockets winning 113-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Dallas vs Houston game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Mavericks vs Rockets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Dallas vs Houston match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mavericks vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Mavericks and Rockets at American Airlines Center is scheduled to begin at 12:30pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Sunday 7 December 2025
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs Houston predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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