- Matchup: Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: KFAA
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The Dallas Mavericks (15-25) are set to face off against the Utah Jazz (14-25) this Thursday at the American Airlines Center.
In their latest game, the Jazz triumphed over the Cavaliers with a score of 123-112. Utah showcased an impressive shooting performance with a field goal percentage of 48.2% (40 out of 83) and converted 18 of 41 attempts from the three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Jazz excelled by making 25 of 28 attempts, achieving an impressive 89.3% success rate. On the boards, they collected a total of 50 rebounds, 8 of which were offensive. Additionally, Utah recorded 32 assists while forcing 14 turnovers from their opponents and making 7 steals. Defensively, the Jazz allowed Cleveland to shoot at a rate of 44.6% from the field, with the Cavaliers making 41 out of 92 shots. Cleveland managed to achieve 33 assists and 10 steals in this matchup, alongside 30 rebounds (6 offensive, 24 defensive) and 4 blocks. The Cavaliers were flawless from the free-throw line, converting all 13 attempts. They managed to hit 17 of their 41 three-point attempts. The Jazz were guilty of 14 personal fouls, while the Cavaliers recorded 19 fouls.
Keyonte George played a pivotal role in the last matchup. He recorded a shooting percentage of 50.0% from the field, contributing 9 assists in 34 minutes of play and grabbing 5 rebounds, finishing with a total of 32 points on 8 for 16 shooting.
As they head into this game, Utah holds a record of 14-25 for the current season. They average 15.8 turnovers per game while committing about 22.1 fouls each night. The Jazz are also averaging 44.7 rebounds per game and have registered a total of 1,172 assists this season—ranking third in the league for passing. Their three-point shooting rate stands at 35.2% (534 out of 1,516), with a free-throw percentage of 80.4%. They score an average of 119.1 points per game, placing them seventh in the league, and maintain a field goal percentage of 46.2%.
Defensively, the Jazz force 13.6 turnovers per game while drawing 21.5 fouls. Opponents shoot 37.4% from three-point range, and Utah ranks last in the league for points allowed per game at 126.9. The Jazz’s defense concedes a field goal percentage of 49.1% (1,766 of 3,599) and they allow an average of 45.1 rebounds per game. They rank 29th in the league for assists allowed, having surrendered 1,181 assists throughout the season.
In their prior game, the Mavericks secured a victory against the Nets, 113-105. They managed to collect 28 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 37 rebounds for the game. The Mavericks experienced 14 turnovers but also made 9 steals. Brooklyn committed 20 fouls, allowing Dallas 16 free throw attempts, of which they successfully converted 12 for a 75.0% success rate. The Mavericks shot 15 of 34 from three-point range (44.1%) and concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 50.6% (43 of 85). In contrast, the Nets shot 45.3% from the field with 39 of 86 attempts, while making 24.3% from three-point range with 9 out of 37 attempts. The Mavericks allowed the Nets to secure 43 rebounds in total, including 13 offensive boards.
Cooper Flagg made a significant impact for the Mavericks, scoring 27 points in 35 minutes, achieving 58.8% shooting by converting 10 of 17 shots, and adding 5 assists and 5 rebounds.
Currently, the Mavericks hold a record of 15-25 for the season. They average 19.0 fouls per game and maintain a free-throw success rate of 75.7%. The Mavericks facilitate 25.2 assists per game (ranking 21st in the league) and average 15.5 turnovers per game. On offense, Dallas has scored a total of 4,519 points this season, averaging 113.0 points per game, and they collect 44.5 rebounds on average. They shoot 47.0% from the field, ranking 17th in the NBA.
On the defensive side, Dallas allows 32.9% on three-point attempts (469 of 1,426) and opponents convert 78.3% of their free throw attempts. They permit an average of 26.6 assists and 47.4 rebounds per game (ranking 15th and 28th respectively). The Mavericks are currently ranked 19th in the league for points allowed per game (116.8) while forcing 13.7 turnovers per game and allowing opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field (7th in the NBA).
Which team will cover the spread in this NBA matchup?
Recommendation: Bet on Dallas
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