The Dallas Mavericks (5-6) visit the Utah Jazz (2-8) on Thursday. Tip from Delta Center is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Mavericks vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Mavericks lead 1-0
Dallas has dropped 3 games in a row after losing 120-117 at the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday and failing to cover as a 2.5-point road underdog. G Luca Doncic scored a team-high 31 points with 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Klay Thompson added 22 points and Kyrie Irvings scored 21.
Utah has dropped 2 of its last 3 after losing 120-112 against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday and failing to cover as a 5.5-point home underdog. F John Collins had a double-double with a team-high 29 points and 10 rebounds.
Mavericks at Jazz odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:25 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Jazz +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -9.5 (-105) | Jazz +9.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Mavericks at Jazz key injuries
Mavericks
- G Luka Doncic (knee) probable
- G Dante Exum (wrist) out
- F P.J. Washington (knee) doubtful
Jazz
- C Walker Kessler (hip) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Mavericks at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 119, Jazz 114
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Mavericks (-400) to win on Thursday.
Against the spread
LEAN JAZZ +9.5 (-115).
The Mavericks have dropped 3 Games in a row and are just 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10 Games. In their last 10 Games they have won just twice by 10 or more points. Utah has covered twice in its last 4 Games as an underdog and 2 of its last 3 on the road.
Over/Under
BET OVER 231.5 (-110).
The Mavs have scored 113 points or more in 5 straight games while allowing 114 points or more in 4 of their last 5. They have hit the Over in back-to-back games. The Jazz have scored 111 points or more in 3 of their last 4 while allowing 120-plus points in 4 of their last 5. They have hit the Over in 3 of their last 5 games.
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