The Mavericks haven’t had superstar Luka Doncic yet in their Western Conference playoff series against the Jazz but reportedly will in Game 4 on Saturday in Salt Lake City.
The Jazz are -4.5 on the NBA odds.
Mavericks vs. Jazz NBA Playoffs Betting Odds
This might be the final home game in a Jazz uniform for one of two All-Stars: Centre Rudy Gobert or guard Donovan Mitchell. Ditto for Coach Quin Snyder, linked to the Lakers job and perhaps the Spurs gig if Gregg Popovich retires.
With Dallas surprisingly up 2-1, the Mavericks are now -233 series favourites (were +214 entering Game 3) and the Jazz +185 (were -270). On the series handicap, Dallas at +1.5 is -714 and Utah at -1.5 is +448. The favoured exact result is Mavericks in seven at +220 and a potential Game 7 would be in Dallas. Utah in seven is a +440 long shot. The over-under for total games is 5.5, with the over a -500 favourite.
Dallas has covered six straight games vs. Utah.
Dallas Mavericks
This writer didn’t think Dallas could win Game 3 in Salt Lake City without superstar Luka Doncic and neither did oddsmakers as the Mavericks were 8.5-point underdogs, but they were the better team from the get-go in a 126-118 victory. Arguably the best player so far this post-season, and it’s not hyperbole, has been Dallas guard and free-agent-to-be Jalen Brunson. He had 31 points and five assists Thursday and has totaled 72 points, 10 assists and just one turnover in the past two games combined. It’s the first time in Brunson’s career that he’s scored at least 30 points in consecutive games, but that’s likely to end if Doncic returns on Saturday from his strained calf as if expected.
Big man Maxi Kleber suddenly has become a three-point sharpshooter as he followed an 8-for-11 effort from deep in Game 2 by hitting 4-for-5 in Game 3 for 17 points. The Mavs were 18-for-42 from deep. Canadian centre Dwight Powell starts for Dallas but hasn’t been much of a factor; he was scoreless in 13 minutes on Thursday. The Mavericks are 10-4 ATS in their past 14 as underdogs.
Utah Jazz
That the Jazz haven’t taken advantage of Luka Doncic’s absence and be up at least 2-1 in this series is nothing short of unforgivable. There are reports stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert don’t get along and one of them is being traded should Utah lose this series. Mitchell got his 32 points on Thursday but has been way off from deep – he was 1-for-8 from three-point range and did little in the first half as Dallas led by 17 at the break. Gobert had his best offensive game of the series with 15 points but only seven rebounds and one block.
The entire team looked flat in the first half and the perimeter defence has been terrible. Utah did get within one in the fourth quarter but then faded. The Jazz had won 11 in a row at home against Dallas. Utah is 3-10-1 ATS in its past 14 games. We think the Jazz show some heart and win here as Doncic could be rusty but have to take the points.
NBA Playoff Prediction: Who Will Win Mavericks vs. Jazz?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 22 Apr 1:09pm | DAL | -4.5 -110 | O +211.5 -110 |
| Closing 23 Apr 8:29pm | DAL | -5.5 -102 | O +214 -116 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
| Points |
28.42 |
| Assists |
8.74 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
67.1 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
0.98 |
| Points |
25.87 |
| Assists |
5.35 |
| Rebounds |
14.67 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.48 |
| Blocks |
2.08 |
| Points |
31.67 |
| Assists |
6.4 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
62.9 |
| Steals |
1.8 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
| Points |
25.5 |
| Assists |
5.67 |
| Rebounds |
13.17 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1 |
| Blocks |
1.33 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
| Points |
28.42 |
| Assists |
8.74 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
67.1 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
0.98 |
| Points |
25.87 |
| Assists |
5.35 |
| Rebounds |
14.67 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.48 |
| Blocks |
2.08 |
| Points |
31.67 |
| Assists |
6.4 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
62.9 |
| Steals |
1.8 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
| Points |
25.5 |
| Assists |
5.67 |
| Rebounds |
13.17 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1 |
| Blocks |
1.33 |
Injuries
Reggie Bullock (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Sterling Brown (SG)
Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Marquese Chriss (PF)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Trey Burke (PG)
Sterling Brown (SG)
Bojan Bogdanovic (SF)
Trent Forrest (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
Trent Forrest (PG)
Hassan Whiteside (C)
Mike Conley (PG)
Hassan Whiteside (C)
Danuel House Jr. (SF)
Bojan Bogdanovic (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Reggie Bullock (SG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 11 / 05 / 22 | 4-4 | 3-5 | + - |
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Bullock is nursing a left knee injury, but it is projected that he will take the court against the Suns in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Ques Wed | Neck - 03 / 05 / 22 | 6-6 | 5-7 | + - |
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Kleber is dealing with a neck injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Sterling Brown (SG) | Prob Sat | Illness - 10 / 04 / 22 | 11-8 | 8-11 | + - |
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Brown is ailing from a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz. |
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| Frank Ntilikina (PG) | Prob Mon | Illness - 09 / 04 / 22 | 12-8 | 9-11 | + - |
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Ntilikina is dealing with a non-COVID illness, but it is likely that he will play in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Jazz. |
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| Marquese Chriss (PF) | Prob Sun | Illness - 08 / 04 / 22 | 12-8 | 9-11 | + - |
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Chriss was held out of the previous game due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is likely that he will be available for Sunday's tilt versus the Spurs. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22 | 13-9 | 11-11 | + - |
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Kleber is hindered with right ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz. |
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| Frank Ntilikina (PG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 30 / 03 / 22 | 15-9 | 13-11 | + - |
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Ntilikina sat out the last game due to a sprained right ankle, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Wizards on Friday. |
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| Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) | Out Wed | Rest - 30 / 03 / 22 | 15-9 | 13-11 | + - |
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Dinwiddie will not face the Cavaliers on Wednesday, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Trey Burke (PG) | Prob Wed | Illness - 29 / 03 / 22 | 16-9 | 13-12 | + - |
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Burke is in the league's health and safety protocol, but it is likely that he will return for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons. |
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| Sterling Brown (SG) | Prob Fri | Personal - 25 / 03 / 22 | 17-10 | 13-14 | + - |
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Brown missed the last game due to a personal issue, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Trail Blazers on Friday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Bojan Bogdanovic (SF) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-5 | 2-5 | + - |
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Bogdanovic will not face the Trail Blazers on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Trent Forrest (PG) | Out Thurs | Foot - 07 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 4-5 | + - |
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Forrest is hindered by a left mid-foot sprain, and he will not suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Mavericks. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Conley missed the previous game due to a sore right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Suns on Friday. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | Prob Fri | Thumb - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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O'Neal missed the previous outing with a sore right thumb, but it is projected that he will hit the court Friday against the Suns. |
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| Trent Forrest (PG) | Prob Wed | Concussion - 30 / 03 / 22 | 3-9 | 6-7 | + - |
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Forrest has missed the last three games due to a concussion, but it is likely that he will face the Thunder on Wednesday. |
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| Hassan Whiteside (C) | Prob Sat | Foot - 24 / 03 / 22 | 3-11 | 7-8 | + - |
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Whiteside has been held out of the previous four games with a minor bone spur fracture, but it is expected that he will be active Saturday against the Warriors. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 19 / 03 / 22 | 6-12 | 8-10-1 | + - |
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Conley will not take on the Knicks on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Hassan Whiteside (C) | Ques Sun | Illness - 18 / 03 / 22 | 6-12 | 8-10-1 | + - |
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Whiteside missed the previous game due to an illness, and it is unknown if he will battle the Knicks on Sunday. |
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| Danuel House Jr. (SF) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 15 / 03 / 22 | 6-13 | 9-11-1 | + - |
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House Jr. has been idle with a left knee bone contusion, but it is likely that he will return against the Lakers on Thursday. |
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| Bojan Bogdanovic (SF) | Prob Thurs | Calf - 14 / 03 / 22 | 6-13 | 9-11-1 | + - |
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Bogdanovic has been idle with a left calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will battle the Lakers on Thursday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 22 Apr 1:09pm DAL -4.5 -110 O +211.5 -110 Closing 23 Apr 8:29pm DAL -5.5 -102 O +214 -116 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
Points 28.42
Assists 8.74
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 67.1
Steals 1.15
Blocks 0.98
Points 25.87
Assists 5.35
Rebounds 14.67
FG% 80
Steals 1.48
Blocks 2.08
Points 31.67
Assists 6.4
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 62.9
Steals 1.8
Blocks 0.83
Points 25.5
Assists 5.67
Rebounds 13.17
FG% 100
Steals 1
Blocks 1.33
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
Points 28.42
Assists 8.74
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 67.1
Steals 1.15
Blocks 0.98
Points 25.87
Assists 5.35
Rebounds 14.67
FG% 80
Steals 1.48
Blocks 2.08
Points 31.67
Assists 6.4
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 62.9
Steals 1.8
Blocks 0.83
Points 25.5
Assists 5.67
Rebounds 13.17
FG% 100
Steals 1
Blocks 1.33
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Injuries
Reggie Bullock (SG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 11 / 05 / 22Maxi Kleber (PF)
Ques Wed Neck - 03 / 05 / 22Sterling Brown (SG)
Prob Sat Illness - 10 / 04 / 22Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Prob Mon Illness - 09 / 04 / 22Marquese Chriss (PF)
Prob Sun Illness - 08 / 04 / 22Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 30 / 03 / 22Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Out Wed Rest - 30 / 03 / 22Trey Burke (PG)
Prob Wed Illness - 29 / 03 / 22Sterling Brown (SG)
Prob Fri Personal - 25 / 03 / 22Bojan Bogdanovic (SF)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Trent Forrest (PG)
Out Thurs Foot - 07 / 04 / 22Mike Conley (PG)
Prob Fri Knee - 06 / 04 / 22Royce O'Neale (SF)
Prob Fri Thumb - 06 / 04 / 22Trent Forrest (PG)
Prob Wed Concussion - 30 / 03 / 22Hassan Whiteside (C)
Prob Sat Foot - 24 / 03 / 22Mike Conley (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 19 / 03 / 22Hassan Whiteside (C)
Ques Sun Illness - 18 / 03 / 22Danuel House Jr. (SF)
Prob Thurs Knee - 15 / 03 / 22Bojan Bogdanovic (SF)
Prob Thurs Calf - 14 / 03 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Reggie Bullock (SG) Prob Thurs Knee - 11 / 05 / 22 4-4 3-5 + - Bullock is nursing a left knee injury, but it is projected that he will take the court against the Suns in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Ques Wed Neck - 03 / 05 / 22 6-6 5-7 + - Kleber is dealing with a neck injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Sterling Brown (SG) Prob Sat Illness - 10 / 04 / 22 11-8 8-11 + - Brown is ailing from a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz.
Frank Ntilikina (PG) Prob Mon Illness - 09 / 04 / 22 12-8 9-11 + - Ntilikina is dealing with a non-COVID illness, but it is likely that he will play in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Jazz.
Marquese Chriss (PF) Prob Sun Illness - 08 / 04 / 22 12-8 9-11 + - Chriss was held out of the previous game due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is likely that he will be available for Sunday's tilt versus the Spurs.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Sat Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22 13-9 11-11 + - Kleber is hindered with right ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz.
Frank Ntilikina (PG) Prob Fri Ankle - 30 / 03 / 22 15-9 13-11 + - Ntilikina sat out the last game due to a sprained right ankle, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Wizards on Friday.
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) Out Wed Rest - 30 / 03 / 22 15-9 13-11 + - Dinwiddie will not face the Cavaliers on Wednesday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Trey Burke (PG) Prob Wed Illness - 29 / 03 / 22 16-9 13-12 + - Burke is in the league's health and safety protocol, but it is likely that he will return for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons.
Sterling Brown (SG) Prob Fri Personal - 25 / 03 / 22 17-10 13-14 + - Brown missed the last game due to a personal issue, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Bojan Bogdanovic (SF) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 2-5 2-5 + - Bogdanovic will not face the Trail Blazers on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest.
Trent Forrest (PG) Out Thurs Foot - 07 / 04 / 22 3-5 4-5 + - Forrest is hindered by a left mid-foot sprain, and he will not suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Mavericks.
Mike Conley (PG) Prob Fri Knee - 06 / 04 / 22 3-6 4-6 + - Conley missed the previous game due to a sore right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Suns on Friday.
Royce O'Neale (SF) Prob Fri Thumb - 06 / 04 / 22 3-6 4-6 + - O'Neal missed the previous outing with a sore right thumb, but it is projected that he will hit the court Friday against the Suns.
Trent Forrest (PG) Prob Wed Concussion - 30 / 03 / 22 3-9 6-7 + - Forrest has missed the last three games due to a concussion, but it is likely that he will face the Thunder on Wednesday.
Hassan Whiteside (C) Prob Sat Foot - 24 / 03 / 22 3-11 7-8 + - Whiteside has been held out of the previous four games with a minor bone spur fracture, but it is expected that he will be active Saturday against the Warriors.
Mike Conley (PG) Out Sun Rest - 19 / 03 / 22 6-12 8-10-1 + - Conley will not take on the Knicks on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest.
Hassan Whiteside (C) Ques Sun Illness - 18 / 03 / 22 6-12 8-10-1 + - Whiteside missed the previous game due to an illness, and it is unknown if he will battle the Knicks on Sunday.
Danuel House Jr. (SF) Prob Thurs Knee - 15 / 03 / 22 6-13 9-11-1 + - House Jr. has been idle with a left knee bone contusion, but it is likely that he will return against the Lakers on Thursday.
Bojan Bogdanovic (SF) Prob Thurs Calf - 14 / 03 / 22 6-13 9-11-1 + - Bogdanovic has been idle with a left calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will battle the Lakers on Thursday.