Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/15/26

The Utah Jazz were in action last night against the Chicago Bulls in what turned out to be a high-scoring game that combined for 254 points. Tonight, they will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks, and with the team on the second night of a back-to-back, fatigue could be their downfall here. Over the last 10 games the team is already dead last in the NBA in defensive rating so with tired legs; do not expect major improvement from them in that category. The Mavericks are 13th in that category at the same time. However, with both Cooper Flagg and Daniel Gafford leaving their last game prematurely due to injuries, the hosts could be without their defensive core in this one.

With Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II out for the hosts, the team will lack size inside. That should lead to a couple of things. The Mavericks are going to go small and play up tempo basketball, and the Jazz should find little resistance to finish in the paint. The teams are already 7th and 11th in pace over the last 10 games, so this one should become somewhat of a track meet between the teams. During that stretch the Jazz are 6th in points in the paint and will be able to continue playing to their strengths. They are also 12th in true shooting percentage, so they will be able to take advantage of the extra possessions the pace creates. Expect both to contribute to a high scoring shootout.

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks prediction: Over 236 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to Over 237.5.

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