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Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 15, 2026
Utah opens a two-game set in Dallas on the second night of a back-to-back, and Brice Sensabaugh is coming in scorching after a career night. The Jazz have played with better edge in January, but the schedule spot is real, especially if Lauri Markkanen’s status stays uncertain.
Dallas is dealing with its own problem — bodies. The Mavericks took more injury hits Wednesday, and that matters in a short-number game where availability can swing both the side and total quickly.
This is a matchup where pace and shot volume can get inflated, but the handicap starts with who can actually suit up and sustain minutes in a two-night stretch.
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Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz | -115 | -1.5 (-105) | Over 236.5 (-110) |
| Dallas Mavericks | -105 | +1.5 (-115) | Under 236.5 (-110) |
Utah Jazz Betting Form
Utah’s young scoring has been more reliable lately, and Sensabaugh’s heater is part of that. When the Jazz are playing their best, they’re getting clean looks early in possessions and spacing the floor enough to keep defenses from loading up on the first action.
The catch is the rest spot. On a back-to-back, Utah needs efficiency, not chaos — and if Markkanen can’tςt go again, the Jazz have to replace a huge chunk of shot quality and rebounding.
Injury Report: Markkanen’s status is a key swing for both the spread and the total.
For recent results, splits, and game logs, use the Utah Jazz team page.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Form
Dallas is in a “next man up” stretch and it got worse Wednesday. Cooper Flagg’s ankle and Daniel Gafford’s ankle are major flags, especially with Anthony Davis already sidelined. If those minutes disappear, Dallas’ rim protection and second-chance margin can swing the wrong way fast. The positive for Dallas is home control. Even when the offense is uneven, the Mavs can still create enough separation at home if they win the possession battle and keep Utah from getting comfortable in transition.
Injury Report: monitor Flagg/Gafford availability closely before betting side or total.
For matchup context and home splits, use the Dallas Mavericks team page.
Los Angeles Lakers
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Charlotte Hornets
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Jan 15, 2026 22:40 EST
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-4.50 -110
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+4.50 -110
o+232.50-110
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u+232.50-110
-189
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+160
Golden State Warriors
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New York Knicks
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Jan 15, 2026 22:10 EST
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-3.00 -110
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-147
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+126
Portland Trail Blazers
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Atlanta Hawks
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Jan 15, 2026 22:10 EST
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+4.00 -110
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-4.00 -110
o+228.50-110
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+152
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-179
Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Matchup Breakdown
This number is short because both teams have paths, but they’re different. Utah’s path is perimeter efficiency and creation by committee. If the Jazz are hitting threes and avoiding empty trips, they can win even in Dallas.
Dallas’ path is paint control and late-game shot quality. If the Mavericks can defend the rim without over-helping and keep Utah off the line, they can grind this into a one- or two-possession game where their execution matters more than Utah’s hot streak.
The total is high for a reason. If both teams are healthy enough to push pace, 236.5 is reachable. If Dallas is short-handed in the frontcourt or Utah is missing Markkanen again on tired legs, the cleaner angle is that scoring efficiency drops in the second half.
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Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Predictions and Best Bets
With Dallas carrying real frontcourt uncertainty and Utah already proving it can compete in this matchup, I lean to the Jazz -1.5 if Markkanen is available. If he’s out again, the Jazz become much more dependent on another spike shooting game, and I’d rather pivot to the total than force a side.
Best Bet: Jazz -1.5 (-105)
Picks and Handicappers
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