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The Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz will face off again on Saturday, April 16 in Dallas at American Airlines Center for game one in this first round playoff series where both franchises will aim to take a preliminary lead over the other. The 12:00 PM CT, so place your bets now!
Toe-to-toe, how does Dallas stack up versus Utah historically?
The franchises have competed in four contests this year and the Mavericks have earned a win twice against the Jazz. Furthermore, the score was 114-100 in favor of the Mavs the most recent time they met up on March 27, 2022. In that game, the Mavs had a 53.49% and a 50% field goal percentage and three pointer percentage respectively. Conversely, the Jazz had a 52.73% field goal percentage and a 35.29% 3pt percentage. Regarding rebounds, the Mavericks snagged 7, whereas the Jazz had 8. Concerning assists, the former had 21 and the latter earned 23.
Betting Preview for the Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz NBA Game on April 16 2022
Where:
American Airlines Center in Dallas
When:
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Betting on the Dallas Mavericks
Regular Season Record:
52-30
The Dallas Mavericks go into their first playoff battle of the season coming off a game where they defeated the San Antonio Spurs due in large part to the first-rate efforts of star players Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson. Doncic, who is questionable for the next game due to an injury, came up with 26 points, whereas Jalen Brunson had 18 points. Be sure to read our odds assessment for the first matchup in this best-of-seven series further down and think about how the squad’s recent form could have an impact.
Absences and Injuries
The Mavericks are without Tim Hardaway Jr. (Foot). Luka Doncic (Calf), Maxi Kleber (Ankle), and Frank Ntilikina (Illness) are listed as questionable.
Betting on the Utah Jazz
Regular Season Record:
49-33
The Utah Jazz head into the series refueled after they beat the Portland Trail Blazers, 80-111, due to the consummate efforts from Rudy Gobert and Juancho Hernangomez. Gobert supplied 18 points and 13 rebounds and Juancho Hernangomez had 22 points. Check out ourassessment below to learn how this performance has cast their odds for the first installment in this best-of-seven contest.
Absences and Injuries
The Jazz are missing Udoka Azubuike (Ankle) and Trent Forrest (Foot Sprain). Donovan Mitchell (Illness) is questionable.
Mavs vs Jazz | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick:
Utah Jazz (-210) at FanDuel
The Utah Jazz are considered to be the favorite by many. The team comes into this game with a win percentage of 40% in the last 10 games (four wins and six losses). Comparatively, the Dallas Mavericks’ win percentage is higher at 80% in the last 10 games (a record of eight wins and two losses).
Over/Under Pick:
Over 210 Total Points (-110) at Pointsbet
The Dallas Mavericks have recorded 117.7 points per game over their last 10 games. Alternatively, the Utah Jazz have logged an average of 111.6 points per game in the 10 games since March 24.
Spread Pick:
Dallas Mavericks 5 Points (-110) at FanDuel
The Dallas Mavericks will need to lose by less than the amount of the spread or win outright in order to cover.
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