Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Prediction 1/8/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz meet Thursday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Pick.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Rockets and Kings, and they play the Bulls next. The Mavs have lost 6 of their last 9 games.

The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 113.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 117 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 20.4 points and 2.8 assists, while Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.9 points and 6.4 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Naji Marshall is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

The Utah Jazz lost to the Thunder and Trail Blazers, and they play the Hornets next. The Jazz have lost 9 of their last 11 games.

The Utah Jazz are averaging 119.8 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 127.1 points on 49 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.7 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 24.3 points and 4.2 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer and Ace Bailey is dishing 1.5 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

Why the Utah Jazz will win

• The Jazz have won each of their last six night games against Mavericks teams that held a losing record.
• The Mavericks have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight road games.
• The Jazz have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

• The Jazz have lost each of their last 14 night games after coming off overtime.
• The Mavericks have won 10 of their last 11 Thursday games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Mavericks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight Thursday games against the Jazz.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Jazz’s last six games at Delta Center have gone OVER the total points line.
• Seven of the Mavericks’ last eight games as road favorites against the Jazz have gone UNDER the total points line.

Utah Jazz Player Facts

• Kyle Filipowski ranks 20th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (2.1) this season.

Dallas Mavericks Player Facts

• Daniel Gafford ranks 8th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.5) this season.
• Naji Marshall is one of only 11 players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Jazz rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.4).
• The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (15.3).
• Eight different Mavericks players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
• The Mavericks rank 29th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.5).

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Injury Report

The Jazz will be without Georges Niang and Walker Kessler. Kevin Love is questionable.

The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, and Dante Exum. P.J. Washington is doubtful. Brandon Williams is questionable.

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Prediction

The Mavericks should be favored, as they’re the more talented team and are coming off a couple of wins. However, the Mavs have underachieved all year and are 16-21 ATS on the season. The Mavs have failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games. As I said yesterday, the Jazz have games here and there where they can surprise, and they nearly beat the Thunder as a 19-point underdog. These teams met three weeks ago and the Jazz won in overtime. The Mavs are 4-12 SU on the road, so excuse me if I’m not running to lay this many points. Give me the Jazz and the free buckets.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Utah Jazz +7.5