- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
- Broadcast: KJZZ
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The Dallas Mavericks (14-23) are set to face off against the Utah Jazz (12-23) at the Delta Center this Thursday.
In their previous game, the Mavericks narrowly defeated the Kings with a score of 100-98. Dallas committed 12 personal fouls, while Sacramento was whistled for 20. The Mavericks converted 9 of their 31 shots from beyond the arc. Sacramento managed a free throw success rate of 64.7%, sinking 11 out of 17 attempts. The Kings secured 43 rebounds (8 offensive, 35 defensive) and recorded 3 blocks, along with 23 assists and 11 steals. Defensively, Dallas allowed opponents to shoot 42.4% from the field, with the Kings hitting 39 out of 92 shots. The Mavericks collected 55 rebounds, including 15 offensive boards, and capitalized on 14 of 21 free throw attempts for a success rate of 66.7%. Overall, Dallas finished the game with a shooting percentage of 40.6% (39 out of 96) and achieved 8 out of 27 shots from three-point territory.
Cooper Flagg stepped up significantly in this game, boasting a field goal percentage of 53.3% and tallying 6 assists. He logged 35 minutes on the court and grabbed 8 rebounds, finishing with 20 points from 8 out of 15 shooting.
The Mavericks enter this matchup with a record of 14-23 for the season. They average 15.4 turnovers per game and commit 19.4 personal fouls. As a collective, Dallas secures 44.7 rebounds per game and has accumulated a total of 925 assists this season, ranking 19th in the league for ball distribution. The Mavericks hit 33.4% of their three-point attempts (391 of 1,170) and achieve 75.9% from the free throw line. Their scoring average stands at 113.1 points per game, placing them 26th in the league, while their field goal percentage is 46.9%.
On the defensive side, the Mavericks force 13.6 turnovers each game and are whistled for 21.2 personal fouls. They rank 19th in the NBA for assists allowed, with 979 conceded throughout the season. Dallas’s defense allows an opponent shooting percentage of 45.9% (1,601 of 3,485) and relinquishes 47.5 rebounds per game, with opponents shooting 33.2% from beyond the arc. They are currently 19th in the league for opponent points per game (116.9).
In their latest outing, the Jazz fell to the Trail Blazers, finishing at 137-117. Utah allowed Portland to grab 45 total rebounds (14 offensive). The Jazz shot 39.6% from three-point range, sinking 19 of 48 attempts, and achieved 95.2% from the free throw line with 20 out of 21 conversions. Portland connected on 49 of 93 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 52.7%. Conversely, Utah made 45 out of 92 field goals for a rate of 48.9%, including 41.9% from downtown with 13 successful shots out of 31 attempts. The Trail Blazers committed 16 fouls, giving the Jazz 17 free throw opportunities. Utah also forced 11 steals throughout the game, collecting 28 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive boards for a total of 42 rebounds.
Lauri Markkanen played a pivotal role for the Jazz, scoring 22 points with a shooting rate of 47.1% (8 of 17). He also recorded 4 rebounds and 4 assists in his 32 minutes on the floor.
Utah holds a record of 12-23 this season. Offensively, the Jazz shoot 46.3% from the field, placing them 20th in the NBA. They have accumulated a total of 4,186 points for the season, averaging 119.6 points per game. The team captures 44.4 rebounds per game, posts 30.1 assists per game (2nd in the NBA), and averages 15.8 turnovers. Utah sees 22.4 personal fouls per game and converts 80.6% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, the Jazz rank last in the league for points allowed per game (127.0). They force 13.5 turnovers per contest and permit opponents to shoot 49.2% from the field (29th in the league). Opponents hit 37.6% of their three-point attempts (543 of 1,446) and convert on 78.2% of free throws. Utah surrenders 30.2 assists and 44.8 rebounds on average, ranking them 30th and 18th in the league, respectively.
What’s your prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Prediction: Take Utah and the under for total points.
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