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2022 NBA Handicapping
(35-24) Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz (36-22)
Date: Friday, February 25th
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Vivint Arena
NBA Moneyline Odds: Mavericks +228 |Jazz -247 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Jazz -6
NBA Betting Total: 216.5
On Friday, February 25th, the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz will meet for the second of their four matches this season. Utah won the initial contest 120-116 on December 25th. Dallas will host the next two matches between the clubs on March 7th and 27th.
Dallas last played Thursday, February 17th in a winning 125-118 effort versus the Pelicans while Utah played Wednesday losing 101-106 to the Lakers.
Last season, the teams played three times with the Jazz winning two of the three contests.. The Jazz holds the all-time record having bested the Mavericks in 105 of their 180 matches
Dallas Mavericks
No one player was hotter entering the All-Star break than Luka Doncic. In the 10 games prior he averaged 35.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, 9.8 assists, and 1.0 steal shooting 43.3 percent from the perimeter on 9.7 attempts.
In that 10 game segment, he had scoring nights of 40, 51, 45, and 49 points. Suffice to say he appears to have worked himself back into game shape or maybe he’s playing with more freedom now that Kristaps Porzingis is gone.
The duo never meshed and based on how happy he’s been there must’ve been more truth than speculation to the whispers the pair didn’t get along on or off the court.
If that doesn’t resonate with you — consider the fact the above noted 10-game outburst began in the last game Porzingis suited up for Dallas playing only 11:27.
Dallas begins the stretch run seeded fifth, 1.5 games up on Denver and 1.5 games behind the Jazz with the 19th ranked strength of schedule.
Frank Ntilikina (ankle) was upgraded to probable, Trey Burke (shoulder) and Reggie Bullock (hip) are listed as questionable while Marquese Chriss (knee) was downgraded to doubtful for Friday versus Utah. Theo Pinson (finger) and Tim Hardaway Jr.(foot) are out indefinitely.
Utah Jazz
Having weathered a stretch of 11 losses in 13 games the Jazz got back on track winning six of their last seven matches before the break. Much of that had to do with getting back both Donovan Mitchell and more importantly Rudy Gobert who is essential for Utah’s defense.
In many ways, Gobert represents for Utah what Draymond Green does for the Warriors. Both are defensive masters and while Green is much more adept on both ends of the court Gobert’s presence on offense increases Utah’s ability to function at their best on both ends.
It begins on the defensive end as he protects the rim and paint which affords his teammates a quicker transition into the offense. Once there again parked in the paint he opens driving lanes, offers offensive rebounding, and pick and roll or lob opportunities that create easy baskets.
Mitchell in particular has many more options offensively with Gobert than without because teams have to defend him for drives or creating opportunities for Gobert and that in turn allows him to capitalize on all three areas of the hardwood.
Rudy Gay (knee) and Donovan Mitchell (illness) are questionable for Friday versus the Mavericks.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Jazz are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against each other
- The Jazz are 5-4-1 ATS in the last 10 matches against the Heat
- The over/under is 5-5 in the teams last 10 head to head matches
- Dallas is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
- Utah is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’ last 7 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah’s last 7 games.
Free Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz NBA Analysis:
Although this game won’t define either team’s season make no mistake both clubs are using it as a litmus test not to mention the Jazz are keen to build upon their lead while the Mavericks would like to narrow the gap.
Dallas’ improved defense has kept them in games but they’re still searching for more offense. While Doncic has the rare talent that can take over a game by himself it still feels like this offseason will be when the front office gets serious about landing the perfect yin for Luka’s yang.
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