Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 31, 2026

Houston's 111-107 victory over Dallas was a low-scoring affair that never broke free from a tepid pace, with the Rockets holding off a late Dallas push in a game that combined for just 218 points—4.5 points below the 222.5 market total.

The opening quarter set the tone for offensive efficiency, with both teams combining for 59 points in Q1, the game's highest-scoring frame. From there, the scoring dried up markedly. Q2 saw the combined output plummet to 51 points, and though Q3 bounced back to 59 combined, the fourth quarter limped to just 49, reflecting defensive intensity and shot-making struggles down the stretch. The first half totaled 110 combined points; the second half, 108. Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Daniel Gafford added 16 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. Brandon Williams chipped in 13 points. For Houston, Amen Thompson orchestrated the offense with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Jabari Smith Jr. posted 19 points and 8 rebounds and Tari Eason contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds. Dallas arrived averaging 118.4 points per game this month but managed just 107, held down by Houston's defense. The Rockets, averaging 109.4 points allowed over their last ten, made that number stick. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed.