The Dallas Mavericks (3-3) host the Utah Jazz (6-2) at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. The contest begins at 8:30 PM ET and airs on BSS. The Mavericks are 6.5-point favorites in the game. The point total for the matchup is set at 221.5.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 6.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Mavericks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Mavericks have -254 odds to pick up the win, while the Jazz are listed at +208 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 221.5 points.
Mavericks vs. Jazz Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSS
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
Mavericks vs. Jazz Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Mavericks are 3-2-1 this season. Dallas has been chosen as the favorite in five games this year and has walked away with the win three times (60%) in those games. Mavericks games this year have gone over the point total 62.5% of the time (five out of eight games with a set point total).
In the Jazz’s eight games this year, they have five wins against the spread. Utah has won five of the six games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (83.3%). The Jazz have gone over the point total 37.5% of the time this season (three of eight games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Mavericks
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Luka Dončić | 6 | 36.7 | 9.5 | 8.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 2 |
Christian Wood | 6 | 16.7 | 8.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
Spencer Dinwiddie | 6 | 16.2 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0 | 2.5 |
Tim Hardaway Jr. | 5 | 14.4 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
Tyler Dorsey | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Jazz
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lauri Markkanen | 8 | 22.6 | 9.3 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 1 | 2.1 |
Jordan Clarkson | 8 | 16.5 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.9 |
Kelly Olynyk | 8 | 12.9 | 4 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 2 |
Collin Sexton | 8 | 12.5 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Malik Beasley | 8 | 11.9 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.3 |
Mavericks vs. Jazz Injury Report
Mavericks: Christian Wood: Probable (Illness), Frank Ntilikina: Out (Ankle), Davis Bertans: Out (Knee)
Jazz: Leandro Bolmaro: Out (Health Protocols), Simone Fontecchio: Out (Health Protocols)
What you need to know about the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is ceding 110.5 points per game this year (eighth-ranked in NBA), but it has really thrived on offense, putting up 117.8 points per contest (fifth-best).
Dallas is sinking 13.7 threes per game (ninth-ranked in NBA) this year, while sporting a 36% three-point percentage (15th-ranked). The Mavericks have taken 54.9% two-pointers and 45.1% threes this season. Of the team’s baskets, 66.0% are two-pointers and 34.0% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the Utah Jazz
Utah scores 117.5 points per game and give up 113.6, making them ninth in the league on offense and 17th on defense. The Jazz are scoring more points at home (119.3 per game) than away (115.8).
Beyond the arc, Utah is second-best in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (15.1). It is 13th in 3-point percentage at 36.3%. In 2022-23, the Jazz have attempted 44.9% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 55.1% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 35.5% of the Jazz’s buckets have been 3-pointers, and 64.5% have been 2-pointers.
Mavericks vs. Jazz Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is the Mavericks, and we predict that Jazz will cover the spread (Mavericks -6.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 221.5 points.
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