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The Dallas Mavericks will go up again against the Utah Jazz for game 2 in the first round in Dallas on Monday, April 18 at American Airlines Center. The series is currently 0-1 in favor of the Utah Jazz. The action might start at 7:30 PM CT, but you’re going to want to get your bets in now!
For context about Monday’s event, how have the Mavericks and the Jazz performed versus each other in the past?
Including the postseason, this year the teams have fought in five contests and the Mavs have earned a win twice against the Jazz. In their most recent meeting last Saturday for game 2, the score was 93-99 in favor of the Jazz. The Mavericks had a 45.45% field goal percentage and a 28.12% three pointer percentage, whereas the Jazz had a 47.54% field goal percentage and a 31.82% 3-point percentage. The former totaled 8 rebounds and 17 assists; the latter had 10 rebounds and 15 assists.
Betting Preview for the Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz NBA Game on April 18 2022
Where:
American Airlines Center in Dallas
When:
Monday, April 18, 2022
Betting on the Dallas Mavericks
Regular Season Record:
52-30
When the Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Utah Jazz in the latest game in this series on Saturday, it was due in part to a less than stellar performance from the team’s heavy hitters. Finney-Smith was responsible for 14 points, whereas Jalen Brunson had 24 points. Make sure you read our odds analysis for the next matchup in this best-of-seven series below and consider how the team’s recent performance could have an impact.
Absences and Injuries
The Mavericks are missing Tim Hardaway Jr. (Foot). Frank Ntilikina (Tonsillectomy) and Luka Doncic (Calf) are listed as questionable.
Betting on the Utah Jazz
Regular Season Record:
49-33
The Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks due to a reliable contributions from Bojan Bogdanovic and Donovan Mitchell. To that point, Bogdanovic generated 26 points and Donovan Mitchell had 32 points. Check out our analysis further down to learn how this performance has cast their odds for the next installment in this best-of-seven contest.
Absences and Injuries
The Jazz will play without Udoka Azubuike (Ankle) and Trent Forrest (Foot Sprain).
Mavs vs Jazz | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick:
Utah Jazz (-230) at FanDuel
The Utah Jazz are considered to be the favorite by many. In their previous encounter of the Playoffs the Jazz won 93-99.
Over/Under Pick:
Over 205.5 Total Points (-108) at Pointsbet
The two teams have registered an average of 192.0 points per game in the first round of the Playoffs so far.
Spread Pick:
Dallas Mavericks +5.50 Points (-112) 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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