The Utah Jazz (14-27) and Dallas Mavericks (16-26) will face off in the NBA today. Tipoff is set for 5:00 p.m. ET from American Airlines Center in Dallas. The game will broadcast live on KJZZ.
The Mavericks are 3.5-point favorites over the Jazz on the spread (Mavericks -3.5), with the over/under set at 241.5 total points. Dallas is a -165 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Utah is +140 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Jazz vs. Mavericks predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, January 17.
Jazz vs Mavericks Prediction
- Jazz vs Mavericks pick: Jazz +3.5 (-110)
My Mavericks vs Jazz best bet is on Utah to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Jazz vs Mavericks Odds
| Jazz Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 241.5 -110o / -110u | +140 |
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 241.5 -110o / -110u | -165 |
Jazz vs Mavericks NBA Preview
These teams will meet for the third time in 10 days, with the Jazz previously winning in Utah and the Mavericks claiming victory later in Dallas, where they will face off again this afternoon.
While home court gives the Mavs the edge, they will have to overcome several injuries to sort out their lineup today.
One major absence is Cooper Flagg, who already missed the last game. The Mavericks' rookie phenom is listed as doubtful, the same as Daniel Gafford, both with ankle issues. Max Christie and P.J. Washington are day-to-day but are seen as probable.
Utah will only have Lauri Markkanen sidelined due to illness.
Our Bet Labs "Small NBA Road Dogs Against Public" system recommends backing the Jazz as a small underdog to cover the spread this afternoon.
Jazz vs Mavericks Prediction, Betting Analysis
This system focuses on games where visiting teams are slight underdogs in both regular and postseason play.
These matchups often feature public bias toward home favorites, especially when the spread is small and perceived as manageable.
When the road team draws little betting support and the overall betting volume is below the daily average, it signals that the market has tilted too far toward the home side.
These conditions frequently lead to inflated lines that undervalue competitive visiting teams capable of keeping games close or winning outright.
Early or midseason scheduling advantages, tighter rotations, and underdog motivation all contribute to the visitor’s ability to outperform expectations when public sentiment and pricing diverge.
Pick: Jazz +3.5 (-110, bet365)
