The Utah Jazz (12-24) are underdogs (+6.5) as they attempt to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks (14-23) at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Delta Center. The game airs on KJZZ, Jazz+, and KFAA.
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Mavericks vs. Jazz Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Jazz 120, Mavericks 119.
- Moneyline Pick: Jazz (+190)
- Total Pick: Under 241 (computer predicts 238.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Jazz (+6.5)
Recent Mavericks vs. Jazz Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Mavericks | -1 | 240.5 | -115 | -104 | 140-133 UTA |
| 11/30/2024 | Mavericks | -6.5 | 230.5 | -251 | +204 | 106-94 DAL |
| 11/14/2024 | Mavericks | -7.5 | 229.5 | -336 | +263 | 115-113 UTA |
| 10/28/2024 | Mavericks | -12 | 232.5 | -690 | +489 | 110-102 DAL |
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas is 17-20-0 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, the Mavericks are 1-2 against the spread.
- Dallas' games have hit the over in 16 out of 36 opportunities (44.4%).
- The Mavericks have won five, or 41.7%, of the 12 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Dallas has won two of its four games when favored by at least -230 on the moneyline.
Jazz 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Utah has a 20-16-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Jazz have a 12-12 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 6.5 points or more this year.
- Utah's games have hit the over 23 out of 36 times (63.9%).
- The Jazz have been the moneyline underdog 32 total times this season. They've gone 9-23 in those games.
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +190 or longer, Utah has a record of 6-17 (26.1%).
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Mavericks vs. Jazz Injury Report
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee),
Brandon Williams: Questionable (Heel),
P.J. Washington: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee)
Jazz
Jazz:
Georges Niang: Out (Foot),
Walker Kessler: Out For Season (Shoulder)
Mavericks vs. Jazz Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KJZZ, Jazz+, and KFAA
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Arena: Delta Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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