Dallas Mavericks (14-23) vs. Utah Jazz (12-24)
January 8, 2026 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Utah Jazz +8.5; Over/Under: 237.5
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks at the Delta Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Jazz vs Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks have been in a slump as they’ve lost six of their last nine games overall, but they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the lowly Kings in a 100-98 road win on Tuesday. Cooper Flagg led the team with 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Anthony Davis added 19 points with 16 rebounds and two blocks while Brandon Williams provided the spark off the bench with 18 points. As a team, the Mavericks shot just 41 percent from the field and eight of 27 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and allowed 35 points in the first quarter to fall behind by 12 points. But they chipped away at the deficit and closed the final 2:05 on a 10-5 run to escape with the narrow win on the road.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been ice-cold lately as they’ve lost nine of their last 11 games overall. They will be eager to arrest a five-game losing streak after falling just short to the Thunder in a 129-125 overtime loss last night. Lauri Markkanen led the team with 29 points and 13 rebounds on 11 of 19 shooting, Keyonte George added 25 points with seven rebounds and 11 assists while Jusuf Nurkic and Walter Clayton Jr each scored 15 points. As a team, the Jazz shot 44 percent from the field and 11 of 41 from the 3-point line as they fought hard to overcome an early 20-point deficit to force overtime. They came up just short as they couldn’t keep the Thunder off the free throw line. Svi Myhkailiuk had a quiet game of just eight points on three of eight shooting while Kyle Filipowski scored just two points on one of six shooting from the field.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won each of their last six games against Mavericks teams that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last six games at Delta Center following a road win.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in 14 of the Mavericks’ last 15 games.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 14 games after coming off overtime.
- The Mavericks have won each of their last four games when playing with a rest advantage against the Jazz.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in five of their last six games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jazz’s last six home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Mavericks’ last 12 games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Lauri Markkanen ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.9) this season.
- Keyonte George ranks 7th amongst qualified players for FT% (90.4%) this season.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Klay Thompson ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.3) this season.
- Max Christie ranks 6th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.4%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (127.1).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.1).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (33.4%).
- The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (33.2%).
Jazz vs Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks are still missing some players with Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II and PJ Washington all ruled out, while the Jazz are missing Kevin Love, Georges Niang and Walker Kessler. The Mavericks haven’t been at their best as they were really struggling before winning their last two games. Tuesday’s two-point win over the Kings doesn’t exactly exude confidence, but they are up against a slumping Jazz team who were getting thrashed on a nightly basis. Before they put up a great fight against the league-leading Thunder last night. The Jazz would’ve taken plenty of confidence from last night’s tough loss, but it’s always tough playing the second game of a back to back set. I’m expecting the Mavericks to get the win and cover against the Jazz who could have a letdown performance after last night’s dramatic loss.
