The Utah Jazz will be trying to secure home court advantage tonight when they head into Dallas to take on the Mavericks. The Jazz lead the series 2-1 SU, but they lost the last game against the Mavs, in Dallas. SBG Global has the Mavs as 5-point favs over the Jazz with the over/under listed at 198 ½;. Get your NBA Pick in now at SBG Global.com
The Mavs are currently sitting in seventh place in the Western Conference and they have Denver nipping on their heels just two games back. They recently dismantled Seattle 99-83 as 18-point home favs. Jason Terry scored 22pts, Josh Howard added 17pts, and Dirk Nowitzki was held to a low 11pts. The Mavs are 4-1 SU in their last five and 5-5 SU in their last ten. They’ve averaged 103 PPG in their last five and overall their good for a 13th ranked 100 PPG. Their defense has stepped up and answered the call. They’ve allowed 93 PPG in their last five and overall their defense allows a 6th ranked 95 PPG. On home court they are 32-7 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five.
The Jazz have clinched the Northwest Division but they still have work to do to secure home court advantage. They beat New Orleans 77-66 as 5 ½-point road favs to clinch the Northwest Division for the second time. Mehmet Okur had 22pts and 17 rebounds and led the Jazz in scoring for a third straight game. Okur has averaged 19pts in four games since missing two because of illness. Securing home court would be a big benefit to the Jazz as they hold one of the NBA best home records, going 35-4 SU at home. They’ve won four straight and eight of their last ten games. They’ve averaged 103 PPG in their last five and overall their offense is good for a 5th ranked 106 PPG. Their defense recently held New Orleans to their lowest total of the season, just 66pts. They’ve given up 104 PPG in their last five and overall they allow a 13th ranked 99 PPG. The Jazz are 17-22 on the road and 6-1 ATS in their last seven. Utah is 4-2 SU against the Mavs, but are 1-9 SU in Dallas.
Recent Trends to Consider
- Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
- Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.
- Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog.
- Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.
- Jazz are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
- Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.
- Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
GAME: Utah Jazz (52-26) at Dallas Mavericks (49-29)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 10 – 8:30 PM EST
LINE: SBG Global.com TOTAL: 198.5
PICK: Utah + 5
The Bottom Line: The Mavs have won their last three home games, but they were against lower caliber teams. The two before their three home wins were losses to higher caliber teams. Utah is a high caliber team and although they might not beat the Mavs, I’m confident they’ll cash in on the spread. Get your NBA Pick in now at SBG Global.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit.
