Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Preview
At 8:30 ET, the Utah Jazz will visit the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 13.5 points, and the over/under line is 238.5. Dallas has won two straight games, while Utah has lost three in a row.
This game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Jazz are 29-40 on the season, and they are 12th in the Western Conference. The Mavericks are 40-29 and currently sit in 7th place in the West.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Mavericks are averaging 119 points per game, compared to the Jazz at 113. These figures have led to Dallas posting a record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- Across their last three home contests, Dallas has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 119 points per game.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- The Mavericks have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
Today, the Jazz are looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they take on the Mavericks. In their last game, Utah lost to the Thunder by a score of 119-107. The Jazz were 15.5-point underdogs in that game, giving them an ATS win.
As underdogs this season, Utah has gone 16-35 straight-up and 25-26 ATS. They are currently 13.5-point underdogs today and have gone 3-16 as the underdog.
On the road, the Jazz have an average scoring differential of -10.7 points per game. Their ATS record on the road is 15-19 compared to 22-13 at home.
In the Western Conference, the Jazz are in 12th place with a record of 29-40. Against the West, they are 14-26 and 5-10 against division opponents. In non-conference games, they are 15-14.
This season, Utah has an O/U record of 37-30-2. In their last three games, the Jazz have gone under the posted over/under lines. On average, their games have finished with 237.7 points compared to today’s line of 238.5.
So far this season, the Jazz offense is averaging 117 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. However, when playing on the road, they are averaging 112.4 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Utah is 11th in the league in made threes per game at 13.2. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc.
Utah’s field goal percentage is 47% on the season, which is 18th in the NBA. In terms of pace, they are 10th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game.
At present, the Jazz’s defense is ranked 27th, allowing 120.6 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Jazz are forcing 14.9 per game, which is 30th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 8th in blocked shots at 5.8 per game.
In their last game, the Mavericks defeated the Spurs by a score of 113-107. The combined scoring in that game was 220 points, which was below the O/U line of 236. Dallas was favored by 8.5 points in that game.
Looking at their ATS record, the Mavericks are 38-31 overall and 17-19 at home. They have covered the spread in three straight home games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 25-16 this season.
This year, the Mavericks have a record of 40-29, which is good for 7th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 24-19 and 9-5 in the Southwest Division.
Dallas has won their last two games and is currently favored by 13.5 points against the Jazz. As the favorite, the Mavericks have a scoring differential of +6.4 points per game. This season, they have been favored in 41 of their 69 games.
On average, the Mavericks’ games have finished with 236.1 points, which is slightly below today’s O/U line of 238.5. The team’s O/U record for the season is 34-35.
This season, the Mavericks’ offense has been one of the most potent in the league, averaging 118.7 points per game (6th). At home, they are averaging 119.4 points per game (8th).
When it comes to pace, Dallas is 11th in the league at 99.7 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 12th in the NBA at 48%.
One of the strengths of the Mavericks’ offense is their three-point shooting. They are 3rd in the league in three-pointers made per game (14.6) and 2nd in three-point attempts (39.5). However, their three-point shooting percentage is 13th at 36%.
At this time, the Mavericks’ defense is positioned 21st in the NBA, permitting 117.3 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Mavericks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.3% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.9% from downtown.
Coming in as 13.5 point favorites, our projections have the Mavericks picking up a 117-107 win.
Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Jazz (+13.5)
- Our NBA model projects 224 points, and we suggest taking the under
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Josh Green – Ankle – Out
Utah Jazz Injury Report
- Jordan Clarkson – Groin – Questionable
- Lauri Markkanen – Quadriceps – Questionable
