Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz: Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips

THE Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz are meeting for the fourth time this season, with the former winning two games out of the three played so far. A win for the Mavericks will see them further push their cause for the sixth seed. At the time of writing, they have a record of 41-29 and are tied with the Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference standings. They will travel to the Delta Center on Monday, March 25 after a three-game winning streak. The last time the two teams played, Dallas recorded a comprehensive 113-97 victory.

The Jazz are on a five-game losing streak and a loss today will definitely end their playoff aspirations. Head to head, Dallas trails the Jazz 108-82 in 190 regular season games.

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz predictions, preview, starting lineups and betting tips

Mavericks vs Jazz is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. ET. The game can be watched on KJZZ and Bally Sports SW-DL. Fans can also watch the game with an NBA League Pass.

Spread: Mavericks -8 (-105), Jazz +8 (-115)

Money line: Mavericks -347, Jazz +277

Total (including): 235.5

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Preview

The Mavericks have played quality ball in their last three games and a win on Monday will see them level with the Phoenix Suns for 42 wins. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.1 points this season and is followed by Kyrie Irving with 25.3 points per game. Their defense also stepped up with Derek Lively II coming off the bench to contribute at the end. Their defense still needs work, but they hope their offensive firepower will be enough to hold off Utah.

The Jazz are riddled with injuries and will likely see the absence of Jordan Clarkson. Add to that the fact that they have lost five straight and are hoping that playing at home will help end that skid. The team is ranked sixth in defensive rebounds and fourth in offensive rebounds, and the absence of another big will limit the upside.

Dallas Mavericks starting lineups, substitutions and rotations against Utah Jazz

The Mavericks will most likely field the same unit as against the Jazz in their last game. Luka Doncic takes PGKyrie Irving to SG, PJ Washington has SFDerrick Jones Jr. PFand Daniel Gafford at VS.

Derek Lively II, Tim Hardaway Jr and Dante Exum will be the options for the Mavs. They will be without Josh Green (ankle) and Brandon Williams (wrist). Maxi Kleber (knee soreness) is questionable.

Utah will likely be without Jordan Clarkson (groin). The guard is listed as questionable, while Lauri Markkanen (quad) and Omer Yurtseven (ankle) are listed as day-to-day. If they are indeed playing the same unit as their last game, they will start with Kris Dunn as PGKeyonte George SGMarkkanen to SFTaylor Hendricks at PFand Walker Kessler at VS.