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Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets

projected score, two-sided fair odds, available venue conditions, and current value for this matchup.

Game details

StartsOct 21, 2026, 8:40 PM EDT
Market coverage5 tracked opportunitiesUpdated Oct 15, 9:25 AM EDT

Market read

Matchup outlook

The market-implied score favors Houston Rockets 118.3–110.1 over Dallas Mavericks, a 8.2-point margin. The consensus total is 228.4, with Houston Rockets -8.3 at home.

The two-sided fair moneyline is Dallas Mavericks +300 and Houston Rockets -300. Polymarket’s tracked -277 price on Houston Rockets carries a 1.5% estimated edge against that fair line.

Current fair value

Two-sided fair moneyline

Edge’s no-vig win probabilities are shown as a fair price for each team.

SelectionFair oddsFair win chanceTracked priceBook
Dallas Mavericks+30025.0%——
Houston Rockets-30075.0%-277Polymarket

Tracked sportsbook prices appear only when Edge has identified a current value opportunity. Missing prices are not estimated.

Current market

Best current game edges

Compare the current tracked price with Edge’s fair estimate. Sportsbook prices can move quickly.

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Dallas Mavericks @ Houston Rockets

-277Polymarket

Houston Rockets Moneyline

Estimated edge
1.2%
Fair odds
-295
Starts
Oct 21, 8:40 PM EDT