Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 01/01/2024, 08:20  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Dallas Mavericks head to the Delta Center to take on the Utah Jazz on Monday night. The hosts are 14-19 and 12th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 19-14 and in sixth place.  

This is the second meeting of the season between the teams. Dallas won the first match at home on December 6, 147-97. Despite a recent dip in form, losing five of their last eight games, the Dallas Mavericks will be looking to regain momentum after a notable 132-122 road win against the Warriors on Saturday. In that match, Luka Doncic played a pivotal role, leading the team with an impressive stat line of 39 points, eight rebounds, and 10 assists on 14 of 29 shooting. The Slovenian is having an MVP-type season and has scored 39 points or more in four straight games, including 50 points against Phoenix on December 25. As a team, the Mavericks average 119.2 points per game, only marginally surpassing the Jazz's defensive record of allowing 118.8 points on average. However, on the defensive end, Dallas is conceding an average of 117.8 points per game, placing them at 22nd in the NBA. 

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in good form recently, winning four of their last five games, and they aim to continue their positive streak after a 117-109 victory against the Heat on Saturday. Collin Sexton led the team in the win with 22 points and five assists, while Keyonte George contributed 21 points off the bench. Despite being the 19th-ranked scoring team in the NBA with an average of 113.4 points per game, the Jazz have shown resilience and efficiency in recent games. Defensively, they rank 22nd in the league, allowing an average of 117.8 points per game. The Jazz have room for improvement in various defensive metrics, as they currently find themselves in the bottom 10 in opponent shooting percentages and assist rates on made baskets. Importantly, the team has a clean bill of health with no reported injury concerns for the upcoming matchup.