The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks at the Delta Center on Monday 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 a team on the rise, as they’ve won five of their last six games overall. They will be aiming for a third straight victory after taking down the Nets in a 119-111 home win on Friday. Anthony Davis led the team with 24 points, 14 rebounds, three steals and two blocks, Cooper Flagg added 22 points with eight assists on 10 of 16 shooting while Naji Marshall chipped in with 17 points on six of nine shooting. As a team, the Mavericks shot 49 percent from the field and 10 of 30 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense as they battled the Nets in a close contest all the way until the fourth quarter. They held the Nets to just 19 points to win by single digits despite some missed free throws and turnovers down the stretch.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in decent form lately as they’ve won four of their past seven games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Grizzlies in a 130-126 road win on Friday. Keyonte George led the team with 39 points, six rebounds and eight assists on 12 of 20 shooting, Lauri Markkanen added 26 points with nine rebounds while Kevin Love chipped in with 20 points off the bench. As a team, the Jazz shot 46 percent from the field and 17 of 47 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Grizzlies early on and fell behind by 12 points. Before they made their move with a 42-point burst in the third quarter to build a 10-point lead, which was just enough to hold off a late rally from the Grizzlies.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won each of their last eight home games against the Mavericks following a win.
- The Mavericks have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 15 home games following a win.
- The Mavericks have won 12 of their last 13 night games against the Jazz following a home win.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs following a win.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Mavericks’ last seven games as road favorites against the Jazz have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last six games between the Mavericks and Jazz have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.5).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (15.5).
- The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.3).
- The Mavericks rank 30th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (27.0).
Jazz vs Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks are still missing D’Angelo Russell, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum and Anthony Davis is questionable, while the Jazz have ruled out Jusuf Nurkic, Georges Niang and Walker Kessler. The Mavericks have really turned the corner lately with their improved play despite the long list of injuries, but they could be without Davis, who was instrumental in their win on Friday. The Jazz have also been playing some winning basketball lately, and they would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their gritty win over the Grizzlies on Friday. This is a close one to call, as I can see the Mavericks winning behind a big game from Flagg, but I think the Jazz can pull off the minor upset at home if Davis sits out. Be sure to check the lineups before tipoff, but for now, I am with the Jazz to get the win at home.