Mavericks vs. Jazz Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 8

The Utah Jazz (12-24) will be looking to break a five-game losing streak when hosting the Dallas Mavericks (14-23) on January 8, 2026 at Delta Center.

Dallas is a healthy 6.5-point favorite against Utah when the Mavericks square off against the Jazz on Thursday. A 239.5-point total is set for the matchup.

Mavericks vs. Jazz Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
• Game time: 9 p.m. ET
• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
• Arena: Delta Center
• Total: 239.5 points
• Spread: Mavericks -6.5
• Moneyline: Mavericks (-230), Jazz (+190)

How to watch Mavericks vs. Jazz

• TV Channel: Utah Jazz
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Mavericks vs. Jazz

• Mavericks games this season have gone over this contest's total of 239.5 points 10 times.
• The Jazz have played 22 games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 239.5 points.
• These two teams average a combined 232.9 points per game, 6.6 fewer points than this matchup's point total.
• Opponents of these teams score 244 combined points per game, 4.5 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Mavericks vs. Jazz

• Dallas has won 15 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 22 times.
• The Mavericks have not covered the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season (in three opportunities).
• The Jazz have covered 20 times in 36 chances against the spread this year.
• Utah has an ATS record of 12-11 when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs this season.
• At home this season, the Jazz are 8-11 overall and 13-6 against the spread.
• Away from home, the Mavericks are 5-12 against the spread, and 4-13 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Mavericks vs. Jazz

• The Mavericks have won 41.7% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (5-7).
• This season, the Jazz have won nine out of the 32 games, or 28.1%, in which they've been the underdog.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -230 or shorter, Dallas has gone 2-2 (50% win percentage).
• This season, Utah has won six of its 23 games, or 26.1%, when it is the underdog by at least +190 on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Mavericks a 69.7% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Mavericks vs. Jazz

• Pick ATS: Jazz (+ 6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (239.5)
  
• Prediction: Jazz 124 - Mavericks 123
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