The Utah Jazz (14-26) visit the Dallas Mavericks (15-26) Thursday. Tip-off from American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Jazz lead 2-0
Utah fell 128-126 to the Chicago Bulls Wednesday while covering as a 5.5-point road underdog, with the Over (240.5) hitting. F Brice Sensabaugh scored a career-high 43 points while the Jazz shot 55% from the field in the heartbreaking loss.
Dallas has dropped 3 of its last 4 games after falling 118-109 to the Denver Nuggets Wednesday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite, with the Over (224.5) hitting. F Naji Marshall scored a team-high 24 points, while G Brandon Williams added 20 off the bench in the loss.
The Jazz have taken down the Mavericks twice this season by a combined 9 points. Most recently, they won 116-114 last week and covered as 4.5-point home underdogs, with the Under (243.5) hitting.
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Jazz at Mavericks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:41 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jazz +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Mavericks -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +1.5 (-110) | Mavericks -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Jazz at Mavericks key injuries
Jazz
(Not yet submitted — below was for Wednesday’s game)
- C Walker Kessler (shoulder) out
- F Lauri Markkanen (illness) out
- F Georges Niang (foot) out
Mavericks
(Not yet submitted — below was for Wednesday’s game)
- G Max Christie (illness) doubtful
- F Anthony Davis (finger) out
- G Dante Exum (knee) out for season
- G Kyrie Irving (knee) out
- C Dereck Lively II (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Jazz at Mavericks picks and predictions
Prediction
Jazz 115, Mavericks 109
BET JAZZ (+105).
With the Mavericks dealing with a plethora of injuries, the Jazz have a strong opportunity to steal a road win, with both teams playing on the second night of back-to-backs. Utah overcame a 12-point deficit last night on the road, losing in the final seconds, but as a team, the Jazz have looked better and better. They have won outright in 2 of their last 4 games when entering as underdogs.
The Mavericks have dropped 7 of their last 10 games, including 4 of their last 6 when entering as favorites.
PASS.
The value on the Jazz to win outright is better in this matchup.
BET UNDER 238.5 (-110).
The Mavericks have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 games, including 6 of their last 7 overall. They have scored 114 or fewer points in 8 of their last 9 games while allowing 116 or fewer in 4 of their last 6.
The Jazz have hit the Under in 6 of their last 10 games. They have scored 116 or fewer in 2 of their last 4, while allowing 114 or fewer in 2 of their last 4.
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