Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Prediction and Betting Tips | Nov. 14, 2024

The Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz matchup is the only NBA game scheduled for Thursday. Both teams are in the bottom five in the Western Conference and haven’t started the season well. Dallas is 12th with a 5-6 record and is on a three-game losing streak. Utah is last in the West with a 2-8 record.

The two teams have faced each other 192 times in the regular season, with the Jazz holding a 108-84 lead. They met four times last season, as Dallas took the series 3-1. They have already met once this season on Oct. 28. The Mavs won 110-102 behind Kyrie Irving’s 23 points and nine assists. Utah was led by Collin Sexton’s 23 points.

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz game details and odds

The Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz game is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Delta Center. The game will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV. It will also air locally on KJZZ and KFAA. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Mavericks (-450) vs. Jazz (+350)

Spread: Mavericks (-9.5) vs. Jazz (+9.5)

Total (O/U): Mavericks -110 (o232) vs. Jazz -110 (u232)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz preview

The Mavs are coming off of a tough 120-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors in their first game of 2024 Emirates NBA Cup on Tuesday. It was the first game back in the Bay Area for Klay Thompson. Dallas led by six points with just over three minutes left in the game, however, Steph Curry went on a 10-0 run to help the Warriors take the lead and ice the game.

Luka Doncic had 31 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Thompson had 22 points on his return. Doncic’s clutch shooting has been particularly problematic in the three straight losses. He has gone 2-of-7 in clutch time in those games, including 1 of 5 from the 3-point line.

The rebuilding Jazz, meanwhile, are coming off of a 120-112 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the Emirates NBA Cup as well. John Collins had 29 points and 10 rebounds on Tuesday, while Lauri Markkanen had 17 points. Utah was expected to struggle this season and that should continue on Thursday against Dallas as well.

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz betting props

Klay Thompson’s points total is set at 15.5. After a good game against the Warriors, except Thompson to score more than 15.5 points on Thursday.

Lauri Markkanen’s point total is set at 20.5, which is above his season average of 16.7 points. Expect a breakout game from Markkanen and bet on the over here.

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz prediction

While Markkanen might have a great game, that won’t be enough to upset the Mavs. Dallas is the betting favorite in this game and the team should cover the spread for a win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 232 points.