The Utah Jazz, which wasn’t really expected to do much after trading away two-star players after last season, defied NBA expert picks and started the season strong.
However, the Jazz’s early successes have long faded in the rearview mirror. Utah is still hanging onto the ninth place in the Western Conference despite being mired in a three-game losing streak.
Anyone making a Jazz vs Mavericks prediction knows that Dallas isn’t happy with its position in the standings. The Mavericks have slid down into seventh place and are 4-6 over their past ten games.
Dallas had high hopes for the rest of the NBA schedule after acquiring Kyrie Irving at the trade deadline. The Mavericks are hoping a big win against Utah can help turn things around.
Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks Odds
Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks Information
Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks
Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas.
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 8:40 PM ET.
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A big boost to the Dallas Mavericks standings has come from the head-to-head meetings between the teams. The Mavericks lead the season series 2-1. Dallas won the last matchup 124-111 on February 6 in Salt Lake City.
Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks Analysis
When it comes to NBA matchups, the Jazz and Mavericks are two of the more healthy teams in the league. Utah will be without point guard Collin Sexton, who has a left hamstring injury. Sexton, who hasn’t played since February 15, averages 14.3 points per game for the Jazz.
Jazz vs Mavericks prediction shows that Lauri Markkanen has been the standout scorer for Utah this season.
NBA player stats show Markkanen leads the team by scoring 25.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. When it comes to NBA team stats, the Jazz is one of the NBA’s top offenses, putting up 117 points per game.
Struggles on Defense and the Impact the Mavericks
Unfortunately for the Jazz, their defense has also been torched. Utah allows 117.2 points per game. Dallas sought to create one of the most difficult NBA matchups in the league by bringing Irving into the fold. Full credit to the Mavericks guard; he has been producing since arriving from Brooklyn.
Irving has averaged 27 points and 6.9 assists per game since arriving from Brooklyn in a trade. Luke Doncic still leads Dallas by averaging 33.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game. The Mavericks have been efficient offensively, shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 37 percent from the 3-point line.
Dallas scores 114 points per game, which ranks 17th in the league. The Mavericks have struggled moving the ball sometimes. Dallas averages 22.4 assists per game, which ranks 29th in the league.
Scoring in the paint hasn’t been where the Mavericks have done most of their damage. Dallas is last in the league in scoring in the paint, averaging 42.5 points per game.
Odds Breakdown
Utah
Moneyline: Utah Jazz odds show the Jazz are +205 on the moneyline.
Spread: The Jazz are 6.5-point underdogs. Utah is 14-9-1 as a road underdog.
Over/Under: The Jazz have seen the over go 35-29-1 in its games this season.
Dallas
Moneyline: NBA odds show the Mavericks are -250 on the moneyline.
Spread: Dallas is a 6.5-point favorite and is 10-18-2 as a home favorite this season.
Over/Under: Dallas has seen the total go over in 37 of its 65 games.
Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick and Prediction
When it comes to making a Jazz vs Mavericks prediction, both Utah and Dallas will be motivated by this game. Neither has been playing good basketball as of late, and they would like to start building momentum for the playoffs.
Utah will have its hands full with trying to stop Doncis and Irving. Dallas will cover the spread at home against an overmatched Utah team.
This game should go over the total. Both teams have been able to find success in attacking the other during their first three meetings. Both teams will shoot well and will light up the scoreboard in a meeting between two teams that love to get up and down the floor.
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