The Utah Jazz host the Dallas Mavericks in a pivotal Game 6 battle on Thursday night in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Dallas is looking to end the series tonight and advance to the conference semifinals for the first time since 2011. On the flip side, Utah hopes to find their groove and force a Game 7. Utah star Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) has been officially ruled as available for tonight's game after being listed as day-to-day on the team's injury report. The Jazz are 29-12 at home in 2021-22.
Tipoff is at 10 p.m. ET in Utah. Caesars Sportsbook lists Utah as a one-point favorite in the latest Jazz vs. Mavericks odds, while the over-under is 210.5. Before locking in any Jazz vs. Mavericks picks, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Jazz vs. Mavs and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see all of the model's NBA picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Mavs vs. Jazz:
- Jazz vs. Mavericks spread: Utah -1
- Jazz vs. Mavericks over-under: 210.5 points
- Jazz vs. Mavericks money line: Utah -110, Dallas -110
- UTA: Jazz are 5-2 ATS in their last seven conference quarterfinals games
- DAL: Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven Monday games
Why the Mavericks can cover
Guard Jalen Brunson is a quick and agile ball-handler in the backcourt for Dallas. Brunson is strong and can finish through contact in the paint. The Villanova product also has a smooth jumper from mid-range and 3-point land. Brunson is averaging 28.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. In his last outing, he dropped 24 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Forward Reggie Bullock is a fundamentally-sound wing who plays solid and consistent defense. Bullock knows how to get open and has a reliable jumper from the outside. The North Carolina product is averaging 11.6 points, six rebounds, and a team-high 1.4 steals per game. He's scored in double figures in four of the five games played. Bullock has also knocked down 3-plus threes in every matchup.
Why the Jazz can cover
Mitchell is an uber-athletic playmaker and can easily glide to the rim. Mitchell has elite leaping ability with phenomenal explosiveness. The Louisville product is also a constant threat for steals. He is leading the team in scoring (26) and assists (5). Mitchell has scored 30-plus points in three games this series, including 32 points and six assists in Game 3.
Guard Jordan Clarkson is another playmaker in the backcourt for Utah. He is creative when getting to the the paint, looking to score or dish the rock. Clarkson provides immediate offense off the bench with a smooth-looking jumper. The Missouri product is second on the team in scoring with 18 points per game. The 2014 second-round pick has dropped 20-plus in consecutive games, with 20 points, four rebounds and three assists in his last contest.
How to make Jazz vs. Mavericks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 221 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time. You can only see the model's picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Jazz vs. Mavericks? And which side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
