Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks
Game Info: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 8:00 pm (American Airlines Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +3.5 / Dallas Mavericks -3.5 — Over/Under: 220.5
The Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks meet Thursday in NBA preseason action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz are coming off preseason wins over New Zealand and the Rockets. The Utah Jazz have won 6 of their last 11 preseason games. The Utah Jazz are averaging 119 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 100 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Johnny Juzang is averaging 15.5 points and 1 rebound, while Lauri Markkanen is averaging 15 points and 3.5 rebounds. Keyonte George is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Clarkson is dishing 2 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 83.1 percent from the free throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 28.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Grizzlies and play the Clippers next. The Mavs have lost 4 of their last 5 preseason games. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 116 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Jaden Hardy is averaging 21 points and 9 assists, while Jazian Gortman is averaging 19 points and 3 rebounds. Olivier-Maxence Prosper is the third double-digit scorer and Dereck Lively II is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 65.6 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Utah Jazz have already racked up two preseason games, so there’s some chemistry there and a rhythm they’re building. The Dallas Mavericks didn’t play any of their key players in their preseason opener and after a long final run, it wouldn’t be surprising if we see them sit again here. The Jazz are trying to find their rotation, and it creates competition and decent results in preseason games. I’m not leaving the points on the table in this spot with the Mavs who are waiting for the regular season to arrive. Give me the points.