Mavericks vs. Jazz Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 17

Mavericks vs. Jazz Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
• Time: 5 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: KJZZ, Jazz+, and KFAA

The Dallas Mavericks (16-26) are favored by 3 points against the Utah Jazz (14-27) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on KJZZ, Jazz+, and KFAA. The matchup has an over/under set at 241.5 points.

Mavericks vs. Jazz Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Jazz Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Mavericks win (68.8%)

Mavericks vs. Jazz Betting Trends

• The Mavericks have gone 17-24-1 against the spread this season.
• The Jazz have 23 wins against the spread in 41 games this year.
• Mavericks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 20 times out of 41 chances this season.
• Jazz games this year have hit the over on 26 of 41 set point totals (63.4%).
• Against the spread, Dallas has played better at home, covering 12 times in 23 home games, and five times in 19 road games.
• When playing at home, the Mavericks eclipse the total 47.8% of the time (11 of 23 games). They've hit the over in 47.4% of away games (nine of 19 contests).
• This year, Utah is 14-7-0 at home against the spread (.667 winning percentage). On the road, it is 9-11-0 ATS (.450).
• Jazz games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (16 times out of 21) than away (10 of 20) this season.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists, shooting 47.8% from the field and 28.7% from downtown, with 1 made 3-pointers per game.
• Naji Marshall is averaging 14 points, 2.8 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
• Brandon Williams' numbers on the season are 11.9 points, 2.9 boards and 3.7 assists per contest, shooting 44.2% from the floor.
• Max Christie is averaging 12.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Klay Thompson is averaging 11.7 points, 1.4 assists and 2.4 rebounds.

Jazz Leaders

• Keyonte George averages 23.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists. He is also draining 45.6% of his shots from the floor and 36.4% from beyond the arc, with 2.5 triples per game.
• Per game, Jusuf Nurkic provides the Jazz 10.4 points, 10 boards and 4.3 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• The Jazz are receiving 9.2 points, 6 boards and 2 assists per game from Kyle Filipowski.
• Brice Sensabaugh's numbers on the season are 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He is sinking 45.3% of his shots from the field and 33.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.7 treys.
• The Jazz are receiving 8.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game from Isaiah Collier.

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