Mavericks Look to Rebound Against Struggling Jazz on Wednesday Night
On Wednesday night, the Utah Jazz (7-13) will travel to the American Airlines Center in Dallas to face the Mavericks (11-8) for a 8:30 PM ET tip-off. The Jazz are looking for
Game outlook
On Wednesday night, the Utah Jazz (7-13) will travel to the American Airlines Center in Dallas to face the Mavericks (11-8) for a 8:30 PM ET tip-off. The Jazz are looking for a second consecutive win after a 118-113 win over Portland as 1.5-point favorites. In contrast, the Mavericks are coming off a 126-120 loss to Oklahoma City as five-point underdogs. As such, Dallas is favored in the game, opening at -8.5, and the line has remained steady. The Mavericks have been successful against the Jazz in recent games, with a record of 7-3 in their last 10 matchups.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Jazz +285 | Mavericks -370
Spread: Jazz +8.5 (-110) | Mavericks -8.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 227.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 79%.
Utah Jazz
The Jazz snapped their two-game losing streak with a win over the Trailblazers and they are looking to keep the momentum going with a win over the Mavericks. Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 25 points, four rebounds, and five assists, and Keyonte George and John Collins both scored double digits. Injuries are a concern for the Jazz, with key players like Kelly Olynyk and Jordan Clarkson questionable. Ranked 21st for offense, 25th for defense, and 7-13 overall, the Jazz will need to improve defensively to secure a win against the Mavericks.