In the lone game on the NBA's schedule, the Dallas Mavericks are the heavy nine-point betting favorites by FanDuel Sportsbook as they hit the road to take on the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center.
With limited options to wager on, at the very least, here's a spread, moneyline, total, and player prop to consider for what's a fairly lackluster matchup on paper.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | -9 (-110) | -390 | O 231.5 (-110) |
| Utah Jazz | +9 (-110) | +310 | U 231.5 (-110) |
Odds as of November 14, 2024 at FanDuel
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Expert Picks
Utah Jazz ATS +9 (-110), Dallas Mavericks ML (-390)
This marks the second meeting of the campaign between Dallas and Utah, with the Mavericks prevailing 110-102 at home on Oct. 28 led by Kyrie Irving's 23 points, six rebounds, and nine assists. The 11.5 points Dallas was favored by remains its largest margin thus far, but with the eight-point win, it ultimately amounted to a failed cover.
The Mavericks have only successfully covered in four of their 11 outings at 4-6-1 ATS, while the Jazz own a nearly identical mark at 4-6 ATS. After advancing to the Finals on the back of a 50-32 record SU and the fifth seed in the Western Conference, Dallas has come out of the gates rather pedestrian-like with a 5-6 record SU, albeit with a respectable offense and defense which each ranks 10th across the Association, respectively.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the coin, Utah is exactly where it should be at 2-8 SU looking up at 14 teams in the West. While it only prevailed twice out of a possible 18 tries SU when underdogs of nine points or more in 2023-24, it at least covered eight times at a 44.4-percent rate. They shouldn't beat Dallas on Thursday, but a nine-point spread is sizeable enough to think it could be competitive like it was a few weeks ago.
UNDER 231.5 Points (-110)
With a combined 9-12 record in the OVER/UNDER market, and when considering their last four games against each other have all gone UNDER, this wager feels like a no-brainer.
Dallas has strung together a pair of OVERs against two highly-prolific offenses in Denver and Golden State, but the Jazz rank dead last in that department and that in and of itself should keep this final score relatively tame.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Player Prop
Collin Sexton OVER 1.5 Made 3-Pointers (+118)
The best player props are the ones at plus money that you can sneakily find and justify betting on. For this game, taking Collin Sexton to connect on at least two 3-pointers is worth the risk.
Sexton is converting 39.4 percent of his 3-pointers this season, and has drilled two or more in three of his last four games after doing so just once in his first six games. He also just made 3-of-6 in the Jazz's recent eight-point loss to the Phoenix Suns, as well.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Betting Trends
- Lauri Markkanen has failed to exceed 31.5 points + rebounds + assists in six-straight games (22.5 points + rebounds + assists/game average).
- Naji Marshall has failed to exceed 0.5 3-pointers in nine of his last 11 games (0.4 3-pointers/game average).
- Kyrie Irving has exceeded 3.5 rebounds in four of his last five games (5.2 rebounds/game average).
*all betting trends courtesy of Outlier
