Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Thursday January 8 2026
Mavericks vs Jazz picks take center stage on Thursday night as Dallas heads to Salt Lake City for a Western Conference matchup that brings several betting angles into focus. With the market reacting to recent results and situational spots, this game stands out on the board for anyone scanning today’s NBA picks.
TLDR - Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Utah +7.5
- Total Pick: Under 241.5
- Projected Final Score: Mavericks 121, Jazz 116
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Stats to Know and Betting Trends for Mavericks vs Jazz
- Utah won the first meeting this season 140-133 in overtime.
- That game snapped a six-game under streak in this series.
- Utah is on the second leg of a back-to-back after an overtime loss in Oklahoma City.
- Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George combined for 54 points on Wednesday.
- Four of Dallas’ last five games have stayed under the total.
- Dallas is 2-9 against the spread when favored by more than three points.
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Team | Spread | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | -7.5 | -106 |
| Utah | +7.5 | -114 |
| Total | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 241.5 | -110 | -110 |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | Dallas | Utah |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07 | 07:39:36PM | -5.5 (-110) | +5.5 (-110) |
| 01/07 | 09:13:03PM | -6 (-110) | +6 (-110) |
| 01/07 | 10:03:45PM | -6 (-114) | +6 (-106) |
| 01/07 | 11:07:00PM | -8.5 (-106) | +8.5 (-114) |
| 01/08 | 05:23:11AM | -7.5 (-106) | +7.5 (-114) |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07 | 10:30:07PM | 240.5 (-110) | 240.5 (-110) |
| 01/08 | 01:06:57AM | 237.5 (-110) | 237.5 (-110) |
| 01/08 | 02:00:59AM | 240.5 (-114) | 240.5 (-106) |
| 01/08 | 04:06:56AM | 241.5 (-110) | 241.5 (-110) |
Mavericks vs Jazz Game Preview and Analysis
These teams met in mid-December in a wild overtime game that Utah ultimately won 140-133. That result came despite a recent run of unders in the series and showed just how explosive both offenses can be when the game script opens up.
Utah enters this matchup on tired legs after an overtime loss in Oklahoma City on Wednesday. The Jazz showed plenty of fight by erasing a 20-point deficit, but Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George logged 43 minutes each. That workload matters on a back-to-back, especially against a Dallas team that is coming in rested and confident.
Dallas is quietly trending toward lower-scoring games, with four of the last five staying under the total. While the Mavericks can score, they have not been a reliable team when laying big numbers. When favored by more than three points, Dallas has struggled to create separation, and that is a concern in a tough road environment.
Utah does not defend well, but the Jazz can score in bunches and Salt Lake City remains a difficult place for road favorites to win by margin. Assuming Utah does not sit multiple starters, the number feels inflated.
DAL and UTA Key Injuries and Notes
- UTA: No early availability report due to Wednesday night game.
- DAL: Brandon Williams is questionable.
- DAL: P.J. Washington is listed as doubtful.
Final Score Prediction
- Mavericks 121
- Jazz 116
ATS and Total Picks
- Against the Spread: Utah +7.5
- Total: Under 241.5
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