The Mavericks are ready to clash with the Utah Jazz on Thursday, Mar 21. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 8:30 ET and will be televised on KJZZ. Dallas enters this game as 14-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 237.5. Can the Mavericks pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Mavericks vs. Jazz predictions.
Mavericks vs. Jazz Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -14
- Total 237.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Mar 21
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas TX
- TV: KJZZ
Jazz Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 1-3-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Jazz have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Mavericks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Dallas has averaged 119 points per game while allowing 108. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Dallas has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Is a Win at Dallas Possible for the Jazz?
As the underdog, the Jazz have lost three straight games against the spread. Their ATS record as the underdog is 25-26 on the season and 16-35 overall. Today, they are getting 14 points vs. the Mavericks.
Utah’s O/U record for the season is 37-30-2, and the under has hit in their last three games. This year, their games have averaged 237.7 points per game, and today’s line is set at 237.5.
In their last game, the Jazz lost to the Thunder by a score of 119-107. They were 15.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 232.
Utah is currently 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 29-40. Against the West, they are 14-26 and 5-10 in their division. On the road, the Jazz are 9-25 compared to 20-15 at home.
Overall, the Jazz have an ATS record of 37-32, and they have covered the spread in two straight games as the favorite. Their average scoring differential on the road is -10.7 points per game.
On the road this season, the Jazz are averaging 112.4 points per game (19th). Overall, they are 10th in the NBA in scoring at 117 points per game. Utah has outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.9% of their games.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Jazz are 11th in the league in made threes per game (13.2). However, their three-point shooting percentage is 35% (19th).
Utah is 18th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of pace, they are 10th in the NBA at 99.8 possessions per game.
Coming into the game, the Jazz will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 120.6 points per game (27th). Inside the arc, the Jazz defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.6% and 39.5% from three-point territory.
Are Dallas Ready for a Home Win?
The Mavericks have won three straight games at home and are looking to extend their streak to four as they host the Jazz. Coming into the game, the Mavericks are favored by 14 points. This season, their ATS record at home is 17-19, and they are 25-16 as the favorite.
Dallas’ O/U record for the season is 34-35, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 236.1 points, which is just below today’s O/U line of 237.5.
In their last game, the Mavericks defeated the Spurs by a score of 113-107. The O/U line for that game was 236 points, and Dallas was favored by 8.5 points. This improved their overall record to 40-29, which is currently 7th in the Western Conference.
When looking at just Western Conference games, the Mavericks are 24-19 compared to 16-10 in non-conference matchups. Against the spread, they are 38-31 for the season.
This season, Dallas has been one of the league’s most potent offenses, ranking 6th in scoring at 118.7 points per game. At home, the Mavericks are averaging 119.4 points per game.
Coming into this game, Dallas has outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.9% of their games. In terms of pace, the Mavericks are 11th in the league at 99.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Mavericks are among the league leaders in both makes and attempts, averaging 14.6 made threes per game (3rd) on 39.5 attempts (2nd). Overall, Dallas is shooting 48% from the field (12th).
On average, the Dallas defense is giving up 117.3 points per game (21st). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Mavericks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.3% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.9% from downtown.
Mavericks vs. Jazz Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Lauri Markkanen has a points prop of 21.5 with both the over and under paying out at -117. Based on our projections, Lauri Markkanen is expected to go 8/16 from the field, resulting in 23 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -117.
- The Prop: Lauri Markkanen Over 21.5 Points (-117)
Mavericks vs. Jazz Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Jazz vs. Mavericks matchup, we’re leaning towards the Jazz at +14. Although our projections show the Mavericks winning 118-107, we suggest placing your bet on the Jazz for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 237.5 and our model has the Jazz and Mavericks finishing with a combined 225 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Jazz +14 | at Fanduel Sportsbook