Mavericks vs. Rockets Player Props & Best Bets Today: NBA Prop Picks (Jan. 31)

Get my Mavericks vs. Rockets player props today ahead of their in-state battle at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday from the Toyota Center on ABC.

With the trade deadline looming, it’s unclear what either of these teams will do, or whether Saturday’s result will have an impact. The Rockets (29-17) are 11.5-point favorites over the Mavericks (19-29) ahead of tipoff.

🏀 Mavericks vs. Rockets player props today: 8:30 p.m. ET

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💰 Best Mavericks vs. Rockets prop bet: Tari Eason Over 17.5 points + rebounds (-125) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Tari Eason Over 17.5 points + rebounds (-122) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Rockets are without Steven Adams, which has given Tari Eason a larger role. Eason is averaging 14 points and 6.9 rebounds across eight games without Adams, clearing this combo line six times.

Eason is averaging 2.2 more minutes and 2.2 more field goal attempts in Adams' absence, too. His rebound chances also jump by 2.2 to an average of 10.3 per contest. The Mavericks rank 27th in rebounds allowed, so this is a favorable spot for Easton to maintain his form.

This line is 18.5 at DraftKings, indicating the discount through bet365.

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Brandon Williams Under 20.5 points + rebounds + assists (-116) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mavericks guard Brandon Williams has cleared this PRA line in 12 of his last 14 matchups since Christmas. However, the underlying metrics suggest he’s been running hot, and I’ll bet on regression in a tough spot.

For starters, Williams is only averaging 21.4 minutes over his past nine games. He’s attempting 9.9 field-goal attempts while posting an average of 6.6 potential assists and 6.8 rebound chances. That simply isn’t enough volume to keep cashing this prop.

Fortunately, the Rockets rank fifth in defensive rating, first in rebounds allowed, and second in assists allowed. Regression is coming.

Cooper Flagg Under 20.5 points (-115) ⭐⭐⭐

After Cooper Flagg scored 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets two nights ago, there's value in fading him against a much tougher defense. After all, his points prop has climbed from 19.5 to 20.5.

Other than that matchup against the Hornets, Flagg has failed to score 21-plus points in three of his previous 11 games. That includes a 10-point effort against the Rockets on Jan. 3, when he finished 3-for-12 shooting from the floor.

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📺 How to watch Mavericks vs. Rockets

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 31
• Tipoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Toyota Center (Houston, TX)
• TV: ABC