Mavericks vs. Jazz Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 17

The Dallas Mavericks (16-26) square off against the Utah Jazz (14-27) on January 17, 2026 on KJZZ, Jazz+, and KFAA.

The Mavericks are currently small 3-point favorites against the Jazz. The matchup's point total is 241.5.

Mavericks vs. Jazz Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Saturday, January 17, 2026
• Game time: 5 p.m. ET
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Arena: American Airlines Center
• Total: 241.5 points
• Spread: Mavericks -3
• Moneyline: Mavericks (-148), Jazz (+126)

How to watch Mavericks vs. Jazz

• TV Channel: Utah Jazz
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Mavericks vs. Jazz

• The Mavericks' 42 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 241.5 points 11 times.
• The Jazz have played 24 games this season that finished with a combined score above 241.5 points.
• These teams are scoring 232.9 points per game between them, 8.6 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• These teams give up 244.4 points per game combined, 2.9 more points than the total for this contest.

Betting the Spread: Mavericks vs. Jazz

• Dallas has put together a 17-24-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Mavericks have covered the spread twice when favored by 3 points or more this season (in 11 opportunities).
• The Jazz have compiled a 23-18-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Utah has an ATS record of 18-15 when playing as at least 3-point underdogs this season.
• At home this year, the Mavericks are 12-11 overall and 12-10-1 against the spread.
• At home, Dallas has one win ATS (1-5-1) as a 3-point favorite or more.
• This season away from home, the Jazz are 9-11 against the spread and 5-15 overall.
• Utah is unbeaten ATS (1-0) away from home as 3-point underdogs or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Mavericks vs. Jazz

• The Mavericks are 7-9 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 43.8% of those games).
• This season, the Jazz have won 11 out of the 37 games, or 29.7%, in which they've been the underdog.
• Dallas has gone 6-4 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -148 or shorter (winning 60%).
• This season, Utah has won nine of its 32 games, or 28.1%, when it is the underdog by at least +126 on the moneyline.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Mavericks' implied win probability is 59.7%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Mavericks vs. Jazz

• Pick ATS: Mavericks (- 3)
• Pick OU: Under (241.5)
  
• Prediction: Mavericks 122 - Jazz 115
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