The Dallas Mavericks (26-24) wrap up a quick 2-game road trip Saturday night against the Utah Jazz (25-26). Tip-off is 9 p.m. ET at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Mavericks lost G Luka Doncic in their last game but managed to beat the Phoenix Suns 99-95 on the road as 5-point underdogs. Despite the win, the Mavericks have won just 3 of their last 10 games.
The Jazz played Wednesday night and lost 134-124 to the Portland Trail Blazers as 3.5-point road underdogs. The Jazz are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
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Mavericks at Jazz odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Jazz -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +7.5 (-110) | Jazz -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Mavericks at Jazz key injuries
Mavericks
- G Luke Doncic (ankle) out
- F Maxi Kleber (hamstring) out
- F Christian Wood (thumb) out
Jazz
- F Kelly Olynyk (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Mavericks at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Jazz 110, Mavericks 101
Moneyline
The Mavericks struggle on the road where they are 9-15 this season, although they did get the big road win over the Suns in their last game. Dallas is 2-4 in its last 6 games on the road. Meanwhile, the Jazz are 16-9 at home.
The Mavs won the only other meeting over the Jazz this season 103-100, failing to cover as 6.5-point home favorites. They have beaten the Jazz in 3 straight meetings and in 5 of their last 6.
I still like the Jazz in this game, but their -290 moneyline isn’t worth a wager unless you include it as a leg of a parlay bet.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Mavericks are the league’s worst team against the spread at 17-31-2 ATS overall this season. They are 8-16 ATS on the road and are coming off a road win and cover. They are also 0-7 in their last 7 games following an ATS win.
The Jazz are 14-11 ATS at home this season and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss. Their last 2 wins have been by at least 18 points.
BET JAZZ -7.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The last 4 meetings between these teams have had totals of no more than 203. Three of the Mavericks’ last 4 games have stayed under Saturday’s projected total.
BET UNDER 224.5 (-115).
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