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Rockets-Mavericks Props & Prediction Today – Monday, Nov. 3rd
The Rockets are double-digit favorites over the injury-riddled Mavericks on Monday night.
Here are the most popular players on Underdog NBA as of now:
The ever-popular Kevin Durant takes up two of the top four spots. His points projection is at 25.5 and his PRA number is at 33.5 on the Underdog app at time of writing.
On the Mavs side, Cooper Flagg will get most of the love given how shorthanded this team is.
Rockets vs Mavericks Odds
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- Spread: Rockets -12.5
- Moneyline: Rockets -700
- Game Total (O/U): 225.5
Start Time For Rockets vs Mavericks
- When: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
- Time: 8:00 P.M. EST
- Where: Toyota Center – Houston, TX
Rockets Props and Prediction Today
After opening the season with back-to-back losses, the Rockets have bounced back to win three in a row. All three wins (Nets, Raptors, Celtics) ended up in blowout fashion to boot.
It’s safe to say Kevin Durant has fit in just fine in Houston, and the Rockets are strong favorites in the odds again on Monday night.
At time of writing, tonight’s primary injury concern is Jabari Smith, who is questionable. Fred VanVleet (potentially sidelined for the year) and Dorian Finney-Smith are out, which should mean continued ball-handling responsibilities for the likes of KD and Amen Thompson.
Mavericks Props and Prediction Today
The Mavs have limped out to a 2-4 start this season. Kyrie Irving remains out long-term, and Anthony Davis also picked up an injury recently, leaving Dallas without its two best players.
Rookie Cooper Flagg has shown some great promise and has been thrust into a bigger offensive role because of the injuries.
Along with Kyrie and AD, the Mavs are without Dereck Lively and Dante Exum. The projected starting five for tonight is Flagg-Christie-Thompson-Washington-Gafford.
Rockets vs. Mavericks Prediction: Props and Picks Today
There are plenty of Rockets-Mavs props to choose from on Underdog for Monday. Let’s dive into the Rockets-Mavericks predictions!
Kevin Durant Props Today
Durant is averaging 28.0 points on 16.0 field goal attempts per 36 minutes so far in 2025/26. He’s playing around 35 minutes a contest early and already has two 30+ point performances.
Heading into Monday, KD is shooting 55.1% from the floor and hasn’t shown many signs of letting up offensively in his age-37 season.
Cooper Flagg Props Today
Out of necessity, the Mavericks need Flagg to generate offense without AD and Kyrie out there. Dallas has some solid rotation pieces yet few healthy bodies who can create their offense. Enter Flagg.
In six games, Flagg has put up 15.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per 36 minutes. He’s only shooting 37.3%, but some efficiency struggles are to be expected in his first year in the league. The talent is there, that much we know.
Top Pick
Curveball: We think PJ Washington could be worth a look with your NBA picks. He’s playing heavy minutes, and while the efficiency hasn’t been there lately, his points+rebounds number (21.5 at Underdog) feels a tad low. The Mavs need Washington to be more aggressive and assert his will offensively in the absence of AD and Kyrie.
