Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets Picks and Predictions for Monday, November 3, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/03/2025, 12:15 AM ET

The Dallas Mavericks visit the Houston Rockets on Monday at Toyota Center. The Mavericks are 2–4 overall, and this will be their first road game. Dallas is fifth in the Southwest Division. The Rockets are 3–2 overall, 1–1 at home, and third in the Southwest Division. Make a slam dunk and win with our NBA picks.

Game Information for Mavericks vs Rockets

Monday, November 3, 8:00 PM ET

Toyota Center, Houston, Texas

TV: Space City Home Network

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Dallas Mavericks Preview

Dallas has dropped three of its last four and continues to search for answers. Anthony Davis leads the Mavericks with 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, but is out injured. P.J. Washington adds 15.2 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson contribute more scoring as well as spread the floor well to allow drives to the basket. The Mavericks average 107.8 points per game on 44.5% shooting.

Dallas will be without Davis, Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum, and Kyrie Irving. D’Angelo Russell has stepped into a larger role as a playmaker, averaging 5.4 assists. Naji Marshall and Jaden Hardy provide bench scoring, but the team’s 122–110 loss to Detroit showed issues with defense and second-chance points.

Houston Rockets Preview

Houston has won three straight and comes in playing its best basketball since the season started two weeks ago. Kevin Durant leads the Rockets with 27.5 points per game, while Alperen Sengun adds 23.8 points and 7.3 assists. Jabari Smith Jr. averages 15.8 points, and Amen Thompson contributes in scoring and on the boards. Houston is averaging 127.8 points per game while shooting 49.4% from the field.

Steven Adams anchors the interior with 10.8 rebounds per game, and Tari Eason has produced off the bench. Houston has defeated Boston, Toronto, and Brooklyn during its current streak, each by double digits. Even with Dorian Finney-Smith and Fred VanVleet unavailable, the Rockets continue to improve in each outing.

Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets Prediction

Houston’s balanced scoring and consistent shooting will carry the Rockets to the win. Durant and Sengun have formed a strong offensive duo, while Dallas will rely heavily on Russell and Washington to stay competitive. Houston’s home play and recent form will be the difference-makers. Final Score Prediction: Houston Rockets win and cover ATS 124-111.