Mavericks vs. Jazz: Preview, Odds, and Predictions for Thursday’s NBA Matchup

The Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz are set to face off in a Western Conference matchup on Thursday, November 14, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Mavericks, currently standing at 5-6, are looking to break their three-game losing streak, while the Jazz, with a 2-8 record, aim to improve their dismal home record, where they are 0-5 so far this season.

The Mavericks are favored in the game, with odds of -9 on the spread and a moneyline of -395. The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5. Luka Doncic, the Mavericks’ point guard, continues to be a key player, averaging 28.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. Kyrie Irving is also performing well, averaging 25.2 points, 4.9 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game.

For the Utah Jazz, Keyonte George and John Collins are notable performers. George, a first-round draft pick last year, is averaging 14.9 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game. Collins, a veteran power forward, leads the Jazz with 17.1 points per game, along with 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.2 steals. Collins recently had a standout performance with 29 points and 10 rebounds against the Phoenix Suns.

The game is expected to be fast-paced, given the Jazz’s sixth-fastest pace in the league. However, their defensive and offensive struggles, with the worst Adjusted Net Rating in the league, make the Mavericks strong favorites. The Mavericks, despite their recent losses, have a solid Adjusted Net Rating of +4.0 and are top 10 in both offense and defense.

Several betting trends and predictions suggest that the Mavericks are likely to cover the spread, with some analysts recommending bets on Luka Doncic exceeding 17.5 rebounds and assists combined, and John Collins scoring over 17.5 points.