Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Luka Doncic may likely be in the team when his Dallas Mavericks (8th in the Western Conference) side visits Salt Lake City to take on the creaking Utah Jazz (14th in the Western Conference) this weekend. The Jazz have lost their last two matches and face the daunting task of finding a win against a strong Mavericks side that has figured out how to play without their superstar Luka Doncic, a flaw that dogged them last season. The Dallas Mavericks are the huge favorites to beat the Jazz after scoring 129 points to win in each of their last two matches.

BASKETBALL: NBA Regular Season

Where to Watch: NBA League Pass

Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT

Date: 01.12.2024 05:30

The Utah Jazz started well but ultimately lost to greater firepower in their game against the Denver Nuggets last Wednesday. Leading by 12 points early in the game, the Utah Jazz were down by double digits in the third quarter and lost the game 122-103 to slump to 2-7 at home and 4-14 this season. Against the Nuggets, Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 26 points, with Keyonte George adding 23, including five 3-pointers. Utah played the game without two of their regular starters, John Collins and Lauri Markkanen. The Utah Jazz go against the Mavericks, who have lost their last two games.

He’s doing his individual workouts. Everything I’ve heard or seen is trending in the right direction.

Jason Kidd (Dallas coach)

Luka Doncic practiced with his teammates Friday as he weighs the chances of returning against the Utah Jazz following an injury-induced absence since November 19 due to an injured wrist. The Mavs are 4-1 since losing Doncic, in stark contrast to the 4-12 record from last season in games without Doncic. Dallas arrives in Utah brimming with confidence after wins over the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks this week. Against New York last Wednesday, Kyrie Irvin led the Mavs with 23 points, while Naji Marshall and Spenser Dinwiddle hit 24 and 21 points, respectively. P J. Washington recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds.

The Utah Jazz are 3.05 underdogs on Betway, which lists Dallas Mavericks to close the (-10.5) spread at 2.49. Total points over 2.35 is 1.93 on 1xBet, with under 230 priced at 2.25 odds. Bet365 lists Kyrie Irvin to score over 27.5 at 1.86 odds and Keyonte George to hit over 15.5 at 1.83. Read more .