Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
At 9:30 ET, the Utah Jazz will host the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 6.5 points and have a moneyline of -272. The over/under line is currently set at 232.5.
Utah enters the game with a record of 4-14 and has lost two straight. Dallas is 11-8 and has won two in a row. KJZZ will have the TV coverage for tonight’s game.
DALLAS MAVERICKS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK
The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -6.5
This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-115 in favor of the Mavericks.
- Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with 31 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 14 threes.
Can Dallas Live Up to the Hype on the Road?
With a 129-114 win over the Knicks on Wednesday, the Mavericks improved to 11-8 for the season. Dallas, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game went over the line of 232.5 by 10.5 points.
Dallas took control early, holding the Knicks to just 15 points in the 1st quarter while scoring 28. They extended their lead by outscoring New York 32-23 in the 2nd quarter. Though the Knicks made a push in the 3rd and 4th quarters, outscoring Dallas 76-69 in the second half, the Mavericks’ strong start allowed them to hold on for the win.
The Mavericks shot 56.5% from the field and hit 17 threes at a 51.5% clip in their 129-114 win over the Knicks. Naji Marshall led the way with 24 points, while Kyrie Irving added 23.
Quentin Grimes and Spencer Dinwiddie each contributed 21 points, with Grimes scoring 9 in the 4th quarter. Dereck Lively also added 10 of his 12 points in the final period.
The Mavericks’ defense was strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up just 15 and 23 points, respectively, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 33 and 43 points. Despite this, they managed to hold the Knicks to 114 points on 46% shooting overall.
Dallas excelled at defending the three-point line, limiting New York to just 7 made threes on 24% shooting. They also gave up 30 free throw attempts, with the Knicks converting 27. The Mavericks collected 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.
Will the Utah Defense Show Up at Home?
After a 122-103 loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday, the Jazz are now 4-14 this season. Utah, who were +10.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The total points for the game ended at 225, just under the 228.5 O/U line.
Utah led 35-34 after the 1st quarter, but Denver took control with a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 59-53 to 66-59. The Nuggets dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Jazz 29-18 and 37-23, respectively. Utah won the 4th quarter 27-22, but the game was already out of reach, as they entered the final period trailing 100-76.
In their loss to the Nuggets, the Jazz managed just 103 points, shooting 42.2% from the field. They did hit 16 threes, shooting 37.2% from beyond the arc.
Collin Sexton led the way with 26 points, while Keyonte George added 23, knocking down 5 threes. Walker Kessler contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 80% from the floor.
The Jazz struggled defensively, giving up 122 points to the Nuggets, who shot 54% from the field. Utah allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 3rd, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 22 points.
Utah did well defending the three, holding Denver to 11 made threes on 33% shooting. The Nuggets went 19/23 from the free-throw line. The Jazz finished with 7 steals and 5 blocks.