The Utah Jazz (1-7) visit the Dallas Mavericks (4-4) Friday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Tied 2-2 with home team winning every game
Utah has dropped 6 in a row after falling 120-113 in overtime against the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point road underdog with the Over (231.5) sweating. G Keyonte George led all scorers with 39 points, while only 2 other Jazz players scored in double figures. The team shot just 23% (11 of 47) from beyond the arc.
Dallas has dropped back-to-back games after falling 112-111 against the San Antonio Spurs
Wednesday, covering as a 12.5-point road underdog with the Under (226.5) hitting. The Mavericks fell victim to Spurs C Victor Wembanyama, who scored 52 points with 24 rebounds and 8 blocks, finishing with a staggering +23 +/-. G Kyrie Irving scored 29 points and the Mavs got double-doubles from F P.J. Washington ( 21 points, 10 rebounds) and F Cooper Flagg (19, 10).
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Jazz at Mavericks odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Jazz +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Mavericks -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +7.5 (-115) | Mavericks -7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Jazz at Mavericks key injuries
Jazz
- F Jaren Jackson (knee) out
- C Jusuf Nurkic (foot) out
Mavericks
- F Santi Aldama (knee) probable
- F Tarik Biberovic (heel) out
- G Max Christie (hip) probable
- F Sergio de Larrea (knee) out
- C Dereck Lively II (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Jazz at Mavericks picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 119, Jazz 108
Moneyline
PASS.
There is minimal value on the Mavericks (-275) to handle a Jazz (+225) team that remains winless on the road.
Against the spread
BET MAVERICKS -7.5 (-105).
The Mavs are 4-1 ATS over their last 5 games, holding opponents to 112 or fewer points in each of those 4 games. They are 5-3 ATS this season and outmatch a Jazz team that is dealing with multiple crucial injuries.
The Jazz are just 1-7 ATS this season and have failed to cover in each of their last 3 overall and each of their 3 road games this season. They are failing to score efficiently on offense and are lapsing on defense, a combination for large-margin defeats.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 225.5 (-110).
The Jazz have scored at least 105 in all but 2 games this season, while allowing at least 117 in all but 2 games. If they can surpass the century mark on offense, the Mavericks should be able to carry the rest of the point-scoring load.
The Mavs have scored at least 116 in 2 of their last 4, while allowing at least 111 in each of their last 3. Against an undermanned Jazz team, expect a big performance at home.
Best prop bet
Bet Jazz G KEYONTE GEORGE POINTS: OVER 21.5 (-105).
George is averaging exactly 22 points per game, only as a result of 2 of his last 3 games seeing reduced minutes and less scoring. He has scored at least 22 points in 5 of his 8 games this season and is averaging 32.2 points per game this season along with 46.2% shooting. He has taken on a leadership role, with the Jazz relying on him to lead the offense.
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