NBA Playoffs Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Prediction and Betting Preview
SportsMemo handicapper JM Sports gives his betting preview on the Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz divisional series in the Eastern Conference. Dallas finished fourth in the West with a 52-30 record. Utah finished fifth at 49-33.
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Series Winner | NBA Betting Notes (by DraftKings) |
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Win in 4 | Mavericks (+2800) Jazz (+650) |
Win in 5 | Mavericks (+1000) Jazz (+550) |
Win in 6 | Mavericks (+800) Jazz (+310) |
Win in 7 | Mavericks (+390) Jazz (+600) |
Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Preview
Dallas looks as though they have secured their best finish in the Western Conference in the last eight years.
They are one of five teams out of the West that has won 70% of their home games, but they put themselves ahead of the Jazz to secure home court advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs.
Yet, they are still one of five teams in the West that have secured a winning record on the road as well this season. When you look at the Mavericks playing on the road, when they do find themselves on the road, the difference could be behind the line.
Dallas is the 2nd best team in the West when playing as a favorite on the road, posting a 14-4 record, that is a winning percentage of over 77%, while they have struggled as a road dog, winning under 40% of their games.
Dallas Franchise Gaining Playoff Experience
Tim Hardaway Jr. looks to be the only player on this team that could miss extended time, and his return to the Mavericks for the playoffs is highly doubted. The other players listed on the injury report should all have no issue returning to the team for the postseason.
Dallas is one of just three teams in the Western Conference playoff field this year that has won a Championship since 2010, joining Golden State and San Antonio.
They have made the playoffs more than all but two teams coming out of the West. This is the 9th appearance in the postseason in the last 12 years, but they only advanced past the 1st round one time!
They have lost seven of their eight playoff series in the 1st round since 2010, yet they have still won nearly 46% of their playoff games, thanks in part to their 2011 Championship run.
Utah is Dreadful on Road
Utah is one of the five teams in the West that have cashed in on 70% of their home games. Unfortunately for Utah, the won’t have home court advantage in the first round of this postseason.
The downside for the Jazz, they have the biggest difference in the West between their home and away winning percentage.
While they have won over 70% of their home games, while being the only team that aren’t in the play-in tournament that has a winning percentage under 50% on the road.
This looks to be setting the Jazz up for a tough run without home court advantage. When it comes to games against the spread, they are sitting at the bottom of the list, not to mention Utah has won just one game this season as an underdog!
Playoffs Haven’t Treated Jazz Nicely
As far as injuries, two names are listed for Utah. Trent Forrest has been out with a foot issue, and while he hasn’t been ruled out yet, he continues to get evaluated weekly to see if there is a chance he could return.
Udoka Azubuike is out for the rest of the season after requiring surgery on his ankle and foot.
As far as experience goes, the Jazz has made it to the playoffs seven times since 2010, but they are one of just three teams in this years Western Conference that hasn’t made it to the Conference Finals in the last 12 years.
They have played 59 games, yet they have won just 23 games, cashing in on a winning percentage of just 39%. They have won just four of the 11 series that they have played in, and this puts them in the bottom of the experience column in the postseason.
Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
There have been rumors of Utah stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert have had conflict during this season and although both deny it, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard of this.
Utah only won four of their final 11 games of the season with only one of those wins coming against a play off team.
Dallas won nine of their last 11 with five of those coming against play-in or playoff teams. They’ve been rolling since trading away Porzingis and Luka Doncic has something to prove as a top league star. Expect Dallas to roll Utah in this first round.
Prediction: Dallas Mavericks 4-1 (+1000)
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Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Against the Spread Notes from GoldSheet
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