Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz 1/1/24 - NBA Betting Odds and Picks
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz
NBA: 9:00 PM EST
Jan. 01, 2024
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : DAL -3.5 ; O/U 245.5
The Dallas Mavericks stay on the road Monday night with a game in Utah going the Utah Jazz. The Mavericks are five games above .500 following eleven point victory against Golden State in their last outing to end a two game skid. Defensively Dallas had issues but held on late allowing 122 points on 45.6% shooting after forcing 11 turnovers. Offensively Dallas was phenomenal scoring 132 points on nearly 56% shooting and knocked down 16 long balls.
Luka Doncic led the show for the Dallas offense pouring in 39 points and 10 assists in 38 minutes of action. Dante Exum added 19 points and big man Dereck Lively II chipped in 12 points and 14 rebounds. Josh Green led the way off the bench with 18 points on eight shots as one of three Dallas reserves in double digits.
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The Utah Jazz stay at home Monday five games below .500 having won four of the last five following an 8 point victory in their last outing. Defensively Utah was the better team giving up 109 points on 43.6% shooting and forced 16 total turnovers. Offensively the Jazz did the work scoring 117 points including 63 in the second half after making 46.2% of their shots.
Lauri Markkanen has carried the Utah offense this season averaging a team high 23.5 points and 8.7 rebounds. Collins Sexton is averaging 15.8 points and John Collins chips in 13.6 points. Jordan Clarkson averages 16.9 points in a team high 5.1 assists.
Recent Betting Trends:
* Dallas are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
* Dallas are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games against Utah.
* Dallas are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against Utah.
* Utah are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games. .
* Utah are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Free Betting Pick: Dallas Mavericks -3.5
The Mavs are the better team here and will do the work to start the new year on the right foot. Take Dallas to roll in this game against a below average Utah team. Take Dallas to kick off 2024 with a road win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Dallas Mavericks win and cover 115-103.