The Dallas Mavericks (14-23) have rattled off two straight wins, coming against the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings. On Thursday, they look to extend their streak to against a Utah Jazz (12-24) team that's dropped five consecutive. Tip-off is set for 9:00 p.m. ET at the Delta Center.
Below, we'll preview the game and break down two of the top Mavericks vs. Jazz NBA Picks on PrizePicks for today, including for Mavs F Cooper Flagg and Jazz C Jusuf Nurkic.
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Mavericks vs. Jazz Prediction on Spread
With their sub-.500 record and inconsistent play, it.seems that Dallas won’t be making a title run anytime soon, like former general manager Nico Harrison suggested it could following the Luka Doncic trade.
On the plus side, Cooper Flagg has shown significant growth as a scorer and playmaker in his first professional season. He’s leading the Mavericks in total points, rebounds, assists, and steals.
Dallas’s ability to maintain its defensive integrity with C Anthony Davis in and out of the lineup has been impressive. Opposing teams shoot a league-low 33.2% from long range, and only the Indiana Pacers give up fewer 3-pointers per game (11.7). That could come in handy against a Jazz team that ranks ninth in 3-point attempts per contest (39.0).
Also appearing destined to finish toward the bottom of the Western Conference, Utah largely depends on the scoring prowess of PG Keyonte George and PF Lauri Markkanen. Both players are volume shooters from long distance and put up a combined total of 15.1 triples per game.
The Jazz give up a league-high 127.1 points on defense., and allow more assists (30.1) than any other team.
C Dereck Lively (foot) is out for Dallas, while F PJ Washington (ankle) is doubtful and G Brandon Williams (heel) is questionable. F Georges Niang (foot) and C Kevin Love (rest) are out for Utah.
Mavericks vs. Jazz Over/Under, Spread
The Mavericks are 7.5-point favorites, returning a 1.38x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Jazz will return a 2.77x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
- Spread: Mavericks -7.5
- Over/Under: 240.5
- Gamer Winner Payout: Mavericks 1.38x | Jazz 2.77x
Team picks data is live as of publishing and is subject to change.
Mavericks vs. Jazz Numbers to Know
Here are some facts and figures to get you prepared for Mavericks vs. Jazz.
- Dallas has covered in four of the five games in which it's scored at least 127 points.
- The Mavericks have converted on a league-high 49.7% of their shots in their previous 15 games.
- Utah lost C Walker Kessler to a season-ending shoulder injury.
- Dallas has won outright in seven of its 10 previous meetings with the Jazz.
Mavericks vs. Jazz NBA Picks, Stats for PrizePicks Today
Here are two of the top Mavericks vs. Jazz picks on PrizePicks for today. Player projections via the PrizePicks real money NBA game.
Mavericks F Cooper Flagg vs. Jazz Projection – 12.5 Pts+Rebs
- The top pick from the 2025 NBA Draft averaged 13.6 Pts+Rebs in January.
- The rookie eclipsed 12.5 Pts+Rebs in four consecutive contests.
- Flagg is generating 10.0 potential assists per 100 possessions (81st percentile) and averaging 6.7 rebounds per 75 possessions (87th percentile) among NBA players this season, per databallr.
- The ROY hopeful averages 6.7 rebounds per 75 possessions, per databallr. That ranks in the 87th percentile among all NBA players this season.
Jazz C Jusuf Nurkic vs. Mavericks – 23.5 Pts+Rebs
- Nurkic averaged 29.4 Pts+Rebounds over his previous five starts.
- The big man hauls in 13.2 rebounds per 75 possessions, per databallr. That ranks in the 89th percentile among all NBA players this season.
- The former Charlotte Hornet is averaging a double-double against Anthony Davis for his career.
- The Bosnian Beast rebounds his own misses 14.7% of the time, per databallr.
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Rookie standout Cooper Flagg aims to stay hot, while Jusuf Nurkic looks to make the most of his starting role in a tough matchup against Anthony Davis.
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