Match Info

NBA

Date: 8 January 2026, Thursday

Location: Delta Center (Salt Lake City, UT)

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	Utah Jazz		Dallas Mavericks

	1	2
	2.6	1.53	Watch
	2.6	1.5
	2.44	1.61	Watch
	2.55	1.5
	2.71	1.54
	2.6	1.52
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.58 ↓ (2.77)	1.53 ↑ (1.43)

The most likely Over/Under: 242.50

The most likely Handicap: 2 (-5)

The best margin for this event is 1.8%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Utah Jazz
37.2%

Dallas Mavericks
62.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

34%

66%

Our Initial ML Estimation

43%

57%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Utah Jazz has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.2%)

Dallas Mavericks has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.2%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Utah Jazz than the current prediction. (+5.8%)

Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Utah Jazz, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Dallas Mavericks than the current prediction. (-5.8%)

Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Dallas Mavericks, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.

Utah Jazz - Dallas Mavericks Predictions

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

O/U 234.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .

O/U 240.5, OT - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .

AH +4.5, OT - Utah (1.96) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

AH +6.5 - Utah (1.72) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Utah Jazz will win (13 of 13 users predict this - 100%) 🥇 Gold Tip.

Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 15 Selected Experts predict this event. Utah (votes: 15 - 100%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 119:124

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
5. Williams C.	13. Marshall N.
23. Markkanen L.	3. Davis A.
42. Love K.	21. Gafford D.
28. Sensabaugh B.	00. Christie M.
3. George K.	32. Flagg C.
Substitutes
2. Anderson K.	1. Hardy J.
13. Clayton W.	16. Martin Ca.
8. Collier I.	9. Nembhard R.
22. Filipowski K.	7. Powell D.
0. Hendricks T.	5. Russell D.
10. Mykhailiuk S.	31. Thompson K.
34. Tshiebwe O.	10. Williams B.
Coaches
. Hardy W.	. Kidd J.

Preview

The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 13 and 11)

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Utah won 2.

Utah is going through a poor run of results (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Dallas's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Utah may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Utah has had a series of away games.

In this match, Dallas is considered a favorite.

There will not play in Utah: Kessler W. (Shoulder Injury) Love K. (Rest) Niang G. (Foot Injury)

There will not play in Dallas: Exum D. (Knee Injury) Irving K. (Knee Injury) Lively D. (Foot Injury)

There are questionable in Utah: Bailey A. (Hip Injury)

There are questionable in Dallas: Washington P. J. (Ankle Injury)

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Utah won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 2067:2175. (average 103.4:108.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Utah won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1281:1289. (average 106.8:107.4).

Last Results with these Odds

Utah Jazz - the odds 2.77 are the expected chance of winning is 34.05%, but this team recently wins 13% of matches with these odds.

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Utah Jazz
NBA
07.01.26	Oklahoma City Thunder - Utah Jazz	129:125 OT ✺
05.01.26	Portland Trail Blazers - Utah Jazz	137:117 ✺
03.01.26	Golden State Warriors - Utah Jazz	123:114 ✺
01.01.26	Los Angeles Clippers - Utah Jazz	118:101 ✺
30.12.25	Utah Jazz - Boston Celtics	119:129 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 0 LLLLL
- Dallas Mavericks
NBA
06.01.26	Sacramento Kings - Dallas Mavericks	98:100 ✺
03.01.26	Dallas Mavericks - Houston Rockets	110:104 ✺
01.01.26	Dallas Mavericks - Philadelphia 76ers	108:123 ✺
29.12.25	Portland Trail Blazers - Dallas Mavericks	125:122 ✺
27.12.25	Sacramento Kings - Dallas Mavericks	113:107 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 8.1 WWLLL

Latest Head to Head

NBA
15.12.25	Utah Jazz - Dallas Mavericks	140:133 OT
13.10.25	Utah Jazz - Dallas Mavericks	101:114
30.11.24	Utah Jazz - Dallas Mavericks	94:106
14.11.24	Utah Jazz - Dallas Mavericks	115:113
28.10.24	Dallas Mavericks - Utah Jazz	110:102
10.10.24	Dallas Mavericks - Utah Jazz	102:107
NBA Las Vegas Summer League
13.07.24	Dallas Mavericks - Utah Jazz	89:90

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