Mavericks vs Jazz Prediction

Utah Jazz (14-19) vs Dallas Mavericks (19-14)

Game Info: Monday, January 1, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Delta Center)

Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +3 -- Over/Under: 243.5

The Dallas Mavericks need a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. The Utah Jazz look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz prediction.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks rebounded from losses to the Cavaliers and Timberwolves by beating the Warriors. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 119.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.9 points and 9.3 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 23 points and 3.9 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

The Utah Jazz beat the Spurs and Heat last week while losing to the Pelicans. The Utah Jazz are averaging 113.4 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 118.8 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 23.5 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jordan Clarkson is averaging 16.9 points and 3.3 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 81.7 percent from the free throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (16.5).
• The Jazz rank 2nd in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (13.2).
• The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.9).
• The Mavericks ranks 1st in the league for turnover percentage this season (10.5%).

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz prediction

With the Dallas Mavericks favored, I'm assuming Luka is going to play. There's also a chance Kyrie returns, as he's been listed as questionable instead of out. The Utah Jazz have been able to win games lately, but they can't be trusted against good teams with their inability to defend. When the Mavs played the Jazz about a month ago, they scored 147 points. Assuming at least Luka plays, give me the Mavs and the small chalk.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.