Mavericks vs Jazz Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 16, 2026, 1:41AM | Published: Jan 15, 2026, 3:01PM
The Dallas Mavericks will sqaure off with the Utah Jazz in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Friday, starting at 12:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Naji Marshall, Brandon Williams and Jaden Hardy, the Mavericks are looking to overcome a Jazz line-up that includes Keyonte George, Brice Sensabaugh and Jusuf Nurkic.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Mavericks vs Jazz game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Dallas vs Utah NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Mavericks a 61% chance of winning against the Jazz at American Airlines Center.
Mavericks vs Jazz: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at American Airlines Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Mavericks $1.71, Jazz $2.20
- Line: Mavericks -2.5 ($1.91), Jazz +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 237 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mavericks at $1.71 and the Jazz at $2.20.
The Mavericks are 2.5-point favourites against the Jazz, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Jazz (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 237 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Mavericks (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 237-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Mavericks vs Jazz: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dallas at $1.71 with Bet365
- Line: Mavericks -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 237 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Mavericks vs Jazz predictions are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Mavericks vs Jazz: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Jazz at American Airlines Center this Friday is the Mavericks winning 119-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Dallas vs Utah game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Mavericks vs Jazz prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Dallas vs Utah match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mavericks vs Jazz: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Mavericks and Jazz at American Airlines Center is scheduled to commence at 12:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz
- Date: Friday 16 January 2026
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs Utah predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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