| MATCHUP | Utah Jazz | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-26 | 15-26 |
| Spread | -1.5 -105 | +1.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -115 | -105 |
| Total | Over 236.5 (-110) | Under 236.5 (-110) |
| Where | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX | |
| When | Thursday, January 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | KFAA-TV | |
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Bulls, beat the Cavs, and they play the Mavericks next. The Jazz have lost 7 of their last 9 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 119 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 127.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.9 points and 7 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 23.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer and Jusuf Nurkic is dishing 4.4 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Nuggets, beat the Nets, and they play the Jazz next. The Mavs have lost 9 of their last 13 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 113 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 46.2 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 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last nine games at American Airlines Center against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have lost 23 of their last 24 road games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Mavericks teams that held a losing record.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won each of their last seven night games against Mavericks teams that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have lost five of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Jazz.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against Mavericks teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Jazz’s last nine games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight night games between the Jazz and Mavericks have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.7).
- The Mavericks rank 29th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (94.1).
- 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 (15.5).
Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
The Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving, Brandon Williams, Dereck Lively II, Anthony Davis, and Dante Exum. P.J. Washington is questionable.
The Jazz will be without Georges Niang, Kevin Love, and Walker Kessler.
Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
I’m not excited to back either of these bad teams on the end of a back to back. The injuries don’t help. However, if forced to pick a side, I’m going to lean toward the Mavs. Unlike the Jazz, the Mavericks don’t have to travel after playing last night, and that’s a key advantage. The Jazz are also 5-14 SU on the road, so laying chalk on the road probably isn’t ideal. This will be just the third time this season the Jazz are a road favorite, and they’re 1-1 SU and ATS in the previous contests. There are better options out there on a stacked Thursday NBA card, but it’s Mavs or pass for me.