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Dallas Mavericks Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Utah Jazz in Rematch at Delta Center

The Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz are set to face off for the second time this season in Salt Lake City. Dallas is currently on a three-game losing streak, while Utah also suffered a loss in their last game. The game, scheduled for 9:10 EST at the Delta Center, sees Dallas as the betting favorite at -8.5, with the line remaining unchanged. Below, we analyze the matchup and provide predictions for the Mavericks vs. Jazz game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mavericks -370 | Jazz +290
• Spread: Mavericks -8.5 (-110) | Jazz +8.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 233.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 79%.

Dallas vs Utah Stats

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks have had a challenging season so far, with a recent three-game losing streak causing them to fall below .500. Their defense has struggled in these games, allowing more points than their season average and giving up a higher shooting percentage to opponents. While their offense has remained solid, the team has seen an uptick in turnovers during their losing streak. Leading scorer Luka Doncic continues to perform well, but the team will need to address their defensive issues to get back on track. In terms of rankings, Dallas is currently 13th in offense and 12th in defense, with a record of 5-6. Their statistics in various categories are generally in the top half of the league, though they will need to improve defensively to climb back up the power rankings.

Utah Jazz Analysis

The Utah Jazz have shown improvement recently with two wins in their last few games following a rough 0-6 start to the season. Despite their struggles on offense, they have been more efficient in limiting turnovers and improving their assist-to-turnover ratio. On defense, they continue to struggle, allowing a high number of points per game and struggling to defend the three-point line. John Collins has been a consistent performer for the team, recording double-doubles and leading in points and steals. However, Walker Kessler's absence due to injury affects their defensive presence. The Jazz currently rank last in offense but show promise in areas such as free throw shooting and rebounding. Their defensive stats are also concerning, particularly in field goal defense and three-point defense. In their upcoming game against Dallas, they will need to address these issues to improve their overall performance. One key player to watch is Walker Kessler, whose status for the game is uncertain due to a hip injury.

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Utah Jazz in Key Victory with Strong Rebounding

The Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz faced off near the end of October in their third game of the season. The Mavs secured a 110-102 victory at home as -12 favorites. In this matchup, the Jazz only shot 37% and tied with the Mavs in rebounds at 50 each, an area crucial for their success. The absence of Kessler could further jeopardize their rebounding efforts. This game may be the key to turning Dallas' season around. Although Utah could improve their shooting, the Mavericks also have room for improvement with a field goal percentage of 45.2 in their previous victory. Expect Luka Doncic to bounce back from his season-low 15 points with a strong performance. Dallas has a 4-1 SU and 3-2 ATS record in their last five meetings with Utah. The smart choice is to take the Mavericks.

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