Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Preseason Game Prediction and Preview | Oct. 10, 2024

The Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks matchup is one of the five NBA preseason games scheduled for Thursday. The Jazz started their preseason against the New Zealand Breakers on Friday before playing the Houston Rockets on Monday. Utah won the first game 116-87, and then the second 122-113. The Jazz will play a total of six preseason games, including Thursday’s encounter.

Dallas has played only one preseason game so far. The Mavericks lost 121-116 to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. After playing Utah, Dallas will play the LA Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks in the preseason. The Mavs will open the regular season against the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 24.

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks game details and odds

The Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 10, at American Airlines Center. The game can be streamed live on NBA League Pass. For Utah locals, it will broadcast live on KJZZ.

Moneyline: Jazz (+145) vs. Mavericks (-170)

Spread: Jazz (+3.5) vs. Mavericks (-3.5)

Total (O/U): Jazz -110 (o220.5) vs. Mavericks -110 (u220.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks preview

The Jazz started the 2023-24 season really strong but lost momentum along the way to a 12th-place finish in the West. They aren’t expected to be playoff contenders this year either.

However, Lauri Markkanen signed a five-year extension over the summer despite several rumors linking him to the Golden State Warriors. After a great start to the preseason, Utah will look to keep the momentum going.

The Mavericks made it all the way to the NBA finals last season. However, a far better Boston Celtics squad overpowered them in five games. Dallas struggled from the 3-point line despite getting open looks. That need was addressed in the offseason by signing Klay Thompson to a three-year deal. Mavs fans should get their first glimpse of Thompson on Thursday.

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks predicted starting lineups

Utah should be without Patty Mills on Thursday. Jazz coach Will Hardy should start:

PG: Collin Sexton SG: Keyonte George SF: Taylor Hendricks PF: Lauri Markkanen C: Walker Kessler

Luka Doncic continues to be out with a calf injury. Dante Exum is out as well with a right wrist injury. Kessler Edwards (ankle), Brandon Williams (calf strain), Maxi Kleber (ankle) and P.J. Washington (left hip tightness) are day-to-day. Dallas coach Jason Kidd should start:

PG: Spencer Dinwiddie SG: Kyrie Irving SF: Klay Thompson PF: Naji Marshall C: Daniel Gafford

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks prediction

Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson are expected to make their preseason debut on Thursday. This should give the Mavericks a boost after losing a close game to the Grizzlies. Expect Dallas to cover the spread for a win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 220.5 points.