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Dallas @ Utah

Current Records: Dallas 26-24; Utah 25-26

What to Know

The Utah Jazz haven't won a matchup against the Dallas Mavericks since April 23 of last year, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. The Jazz will take on Dallas at 9 p.m. ET at Vivint Arena after having had a few days off. Utah is hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 116.63 points per contest.

Utah came up short against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, falling 134-124. Despite the loss, Utah got a solid performance out of small forward Lauri Markkanen, who had 24 points.

Meanwhile, it was a close one, but on Thursday Dallas sidestepped the Phoenix Suns for a 99-95 victory. The Mavericks can attribute much of their success to point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who shot 5-for-6 from downtown and finished with 36 points, nine dimes and six rebounds.

The Jazz are the favorite in this one, with an expected 7.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 8-16 against the spread when favored.

It was close but no cigar for Utah as they fell 103-100 to Dallas in the teams' previous meeting last November. Maybe Utah will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Vivint Arena -- Salt Lake City, Utah
  • TV: ATTSN Rocky Mountain
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $40.00

Odds

The Jazz are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Mavericks, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Series History

Utah have won 18 out of their last 31 games against Dallas.

  • Nov 02, 2022 - Dallas 103 vs. Utah 100
  • Apr 28, 2022 - Dallas 98 vs. Utah 96
  • Apr 25, 2022 - Dallas 102 vs. Utah 77
  • Apr 23, 2022 - Utah 100 vs. Dallas 99
  • Apr 21, 2022 - Dallas 126 vs. Utah 118
  • Apr 18, 2022 - Dallas 110 vs. Utah 104
  • Apr 16, 2022 - Utah 99 vs. Dallas 93
  • Mar 27, 2022 - Dallas 114 vs. Utah 100
  • Mar 07, 2022 - Dallas 111 vs. Utah 103
  • Feb 25, 2022 - Utah 114 vs. Dallas 109
  • Dec 25, 2021 - Utah 120 vs. Dallas 116
  • Apr 05, 2021 - Dallas 111 vs. Utah 103
  • Jan 29, 2021 - Utah 120 vs. Dallas 101
  • Jan 27, 2021 - Utah 116 vs. Dallas 104
  • Aug 10, 2020 - Dallas 122 vs. Utah 114
  • Feb 10, 2020 - Utah 123 vs. Dallas 119
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Utah 112 vs. Dallas 107
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Utah 125 vs. Dallas 109
  • Nov 14, 2018 - Dallas 118 vs. Utah 68
  • Nov 07, 2018 - Utah 117 vs. Dallas 102
  • Oct 28, 2018 - Utah 113 vs. Dallas 104
  • Mar 22, 2018 - Utah 119 vs. Dallas 112
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Utah 97 vs. Dallas 90
  • Oct 30, 2017 - Utah 104 vs. Dallas 89
  • Feb 09, 2017 - Dallas 112 vs. Utah 105
  • Jan 20, 2017 - Utah 112 vs. Dallas 107
  • Dec 16, 2016 - Utah 103 vs. Dallas 100
  • Nov 02, 2016 - Utah 97 vs. Dallas 81
  • Apr 11, 2016 - Dallas 101 vs. Utah 92
  • Feb 09, 2016 - Utah 121 vs. Dallas 119
  • Nov 20, 2015 - Dallas 102 vs. Utah 93