- Matchup: Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: KFAA
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The Dallas Mavericks (4-4) will face off against the struggling Utah Jazz (1-7) at the American Airlines Center this Friday.
In their recent outing, the Jazz suffered a defeat against the Pelicans, finishing 120-113. Utah recorded a shooting percentage of 43.6% (41 of 94) from the field and made 11 of 47 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 20 of 30, amounting to a 66.7% success rate. The Jazz secured 49 rebounds, including 15 offensive boards, and dished out 24 assists while committing 19 turnovers and making 8 steals. Defensively, they allowed their opponents to achieve a field goal percentage of 42.7% (38 of 89). New Orleans notched 23 assists and 9 steals while securing 48 rebounds (13 offensive, 35 defensive) and tallied 7 blocks. The Pelicans excelled at the free-throw line, making 39 of 43 for 90.7%, and managed only 5 out of 20 from beyond the arc. Utah concluded the game with 33 fouls, compared to 26 for New Orleans.
Keyonte George was a standout player for the Jazz, shooting 51.9% from the floor with 9 assists in 44 minutes, contributing 39 points on 14 of 27 shooting.
Currently, Utah holds a record of 1-7 this season. They average 107.8 points per game (ranked 27th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 42.9%. The team hits 31.5% from three (93 of 295) and 75.8% at the free-throw line. The Jazz grab an average of 46.6 rebounds per game and have accumulated 197 assists this season, ranking 22nd in the NBA. They commit an average of 17.4 turnovers per game and 24.0 personal fouls.
On the defensive end, the Jazz force 14.3 turnovers per game and draw 25.1 personal fouls. They rank 4th in assists allowed, conceding 182 assists on the season. Opponents are shooting at a rate of 45.5% (320 of 704) against them, and the Jazz average 45.6 rebounds allowed per game. From beyond the arc, they permit a 36.3% success rate. They also rank 24th in the league for points allowed, giving up 119.0 per game.
The Mavericks faced the Spurs in their last game, narrowly losing 112-111. Dallas allowed San Antonio to collect 61 rebounds (22 offensive). They struggled from downtown, shooting just 13.9% (5 of 36) while converting 33 of 39 free throws for an 84.6% clip. The Mavericks allowed the Spurs to make 37 of 95 field goal attempts (38.9%). Overall, Dallas shot 39 of 102 from the field for 38.2%, and they hit 14 of 37 three-point attempts (37.8%). Defensively, they collected 32 rebounds on the defensive end and 18 on the offensive side, totaling 50 rebounds for the game.
Kyrie Irving was a pivotal player for Dallas, scoring 29 points in 36 minutes, contributing 5 assists, while shooting 33.3% (9 of 27) and adding 7 rebounds.
With a current record of 4-4, the Mavericks average 112.1 points per game, having totaled 897 points this season. They commit 22.5 personal fouls per game and shoot 77.0% from the free-throw line. Dallas dishes out 26.3 assists per game (16th in the league) and averages 15.9 turnovers.
On the defensive end, the Mavericks allow opposing teams to shoot 29.9% from three-point range (87 of 291) and 73.0% from the free-throw line. They also allow an average of 25.9 assists and 45.4 rebounds, ranking 13th and 20th respectively. Dallas is positioned 13th in the NBA for points allowed per game, conceding 112.3, while forcing 15.0 turnovers and allowing opponents to shoot 45.4% from the field (15th in the league).
Who will triumph in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Opt for Utah
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