Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 27/04/2022, 19:44  by Joseph King | Modified on 28/04/2022 at 02:44 in Basketball Predictions

Game six of the Western Conference first round between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz is set to tip off on Thursday. The Mavs are looking to close things out with a 3-2 series lead as they head to the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. Game five ended in a blowout win for Dallas after they dominated the Jazz in a 102-77 home victory to put them one win away from the second round. Utah is dealing with an injury to star player Donovan Mitchell who suffered a hamstring injury in the final minutes of the game five loss. Mitchell told the media that he’s “good to go” but there’s a strong possibility that he could be hampered by the injury and see his production drop as a result. On the other side of the court, Dallas’ superstar Luka Doncic looks to be back in top form after missing the first three games of the series and played a fabulous game five with 33 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. 

This Dallas team looks to have Utah figured out and the blowout in the previous game is an indication of where this series is likely heading. Despite being on the road here, Dallas should be able to close this one out and avoid a game seven. Even with Donovan Mitchell at 100%, the Mavericks are simply the better team and matchup really well against the Jazz. They have caused them problems all series and have abused the mismatches in the pick and roll with Doncic. Jalen Brunson, the Mavericks fourth-year point guard, has been having a career year and has exploded in the playoffs averaging nearly 29 points per game on 48% shooting. His high-level play guided the Mavericks through the first three games of the series when Doncic was out and he adds another dimension to the team. Look for the Mavericks to win this game on the road and advance to the second round for the first time since their title winning 2011 team.