The Mavericks will play the Jazz on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz will tip-off on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Mavericks come to this game with a 88.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Utah Jazz, is currently 85.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 4-12 away team record. They now rank 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Utah Jazz - The Utah Jazz come to the floor sporting a 8-11 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 9th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 24th (113.1) for average points scored per game. The Utah Jazz stand 4th, averaging 119.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.9 points against the Dallas Mavericks, ranking them 12th in the league. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz currently rank 1st in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 127.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 3-6 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Utah Jazz, come to the game with a 0-8 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 14-23 overall record, while the Utah Jazz have a 12-24 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, me hearties! The Dallas Mavericks be takin' on the Utah Jazz...
The venue be buzzin' with excitement as the two teams clash...
Dallas Mavericks may be standin' at 14-23 overall, but Utah Jazz...
Don't be forgettin' to check out the performance stats before placin' yer bets...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads for this match...
Best Mavericks at Jazz Odds
| Underdog Utah Jazz | Favorite Dallas Mavericks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Utah Jazz | Favorite Dallas Mavericks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Mavericks are -4.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Utah Jazz are +4.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 241.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 241.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Mavericks are the -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Utah Jazz are the +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Mavericks
Jazz
1/08/26 9:10pm EST | -4.5 -115+4.5 -105 |
Underdog Utah Jazz - Utah Jazz bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +4.5 Utah Jazz underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -4.5 Dallas Mavericks favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Mavericks
Jazz
Game to Overtime
1/08/26 9:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 122.5 o -118122.5 u -110Bet |
Jazz
Team Total Points
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -125Bet |
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Brice Sensabaugh
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -130Bet |
Cooper Flagg
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -130Bet |
Isaiah Collier
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
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Jusuf Nurkic
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -118Bet |
Kevin Love
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1507.5 u +110Bet |
Keyonte George
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -105Bet |
Klay Thompson
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
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Kyle Filipowski
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1189.5 u -110Bet |
Lauri Markkanen
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Naji Marshall
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -118Bet |
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Svi Mykhailiuk
Points Scored
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
Keyonte George
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 35.5 o -12035.5 u -110Bet |
Lauri Markkanen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at UTA 1/08/26 9:10pm EST | 36.5 o -11036.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Dallas Mavericks | 15 | 26 | 0.366 | +19.0 | 11-11 | 4-14 | 3-6 | 8-18 | 112.9 | 116.9 | -4.0 | L1 | 3-7 |
| Utah Jazz | 14 | 26 | 0.350 | +19.5 | 9-12 | 5-14 | 0-8 | 8-18 | 119.3 | 127.0 | -7.7 | L1 | 3-7 |
Dallas Mavericks & Utah Jazz Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Dallas Mavericks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Jazz | +100000 Bet |
Dallas Mavericks & Utah Jazz Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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