Jan. 15, 2026, 10:42 a.m. ET

The Utah Jazz (14-26) visit the Dallas Mavericks (15-26) Thursday. Tip-off from American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Jazz lead 2-0

Utah fell 128-126 to the Chicago Bulls Wednesday while covering as a 5.5-point road underdog, with the Over (240.5) hitting. F Brice Sensabaugh scored a career-high 43 points while the Jazz shot 55% from the field in the heartbreaking loss.

Dallas has dropped 3 of its last 4 games after falling 118-109 to the Denver Nuggets Wednesday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite, with the Over (224.5) hitting. F Naji Marshall scored a team-high 24 points, while G Brandon Williams added 20 off the bench in the loss.

The Jazz have taken down the Mavericks twice this season by a combined 9 points. Most recently, they won 116-114 last week and covered as 4.5-point home underdogs, with the Under (243.5) hitting.

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Moneyline (ML): Jazz +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Mavericks -125 (bet $125 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +1.5 (-110) | Mavericks -1.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Jazz at Mavericks key injuries

Jazz

(Not yet submitted — below was for Wednesday’s game)

C Walker Kessler (shoulder) outF Lauri Markkanen (illness) outF Georges Niang (foot) out

Mavericks

(Not yet submitted — below was for Wednesday’s game)

G Max Christie (illness) doubtfulF Anthony Davis (finger) outG Dante Exum (knee) out for seasonG Kyrie Irving (knee) outC Dereck Lively II (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Jazz at Mavericks picks and predictionsPrediction

Jazz 115, Mavericks 109

BET JAZZ (+105).

With the Mavericks dealing with a plethora of injuries, the Jazz have a strong opportunity to steal a road win, with both teams playing on the second night of back-to-backs. Utah overcame a 12-point deficit last night on the road, losing in the final seconds, but as a team, the Jazz have looked better and better. They have won outright in 2 of their last 4 games when entering as underdogs.

The Mavericks have dropped 7 of their last 10 games, including 4 of their last 6 when entering as favorites.

PASS.

The value on the Jazz to win outright is better in this matchup.

BET UNDER 238.5 (-110).

The Mavericks have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 games, including 6 of their last 7 overall. They have scored 114 or fewer points in 8 of their last 9 games while allowing 116 or fewer in 4 of their last 6.

The Jazz have hit the Under in 6 of their last 10 games. They have scored 116 or fewer in 2 of their last 4, while allowing 114 or fewer in 2 of their last 4.

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