Mavericks vs Jazz Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 17, 2026, 2:45PM | Published: Jan 17, 2026, 12:01PM
The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Utah Jazz in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Sunday, starting at 9:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Naji Marshall, P.J. Washington and Brandon Williams, the Mavericks are looking to overcome a Jazz team 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?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Dallas vs Utah NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Mavericks a 64% chance of defeating the Jazz at American Airlines Center.
Mavericks vs Jazz: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at American Airlines Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Mavericks $1.61, Jazz $2.40
- Line: Mavericks -3.5 ($1.91), Jazz +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 241.5 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 $1.61 and the Jazz at $2.40.
The Mavericks are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Jazz, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Jazz (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 241.5 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 (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 241.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Mavericks vs Jazz: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Dallas at $1.61 with Bet365
- Line: Mavericks -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 241.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Mavericks vs Jazz best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
Mavericks vs Jazz: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Jazz at American Airlines Center this Sunday is the Mavericks winning 121-117.
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 Sunday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
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Mavericks vs Jazz: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Mavericks and Jazz at American Airlines Center is scheduled to tip off at 9:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz
- Date: Sunday 18 January 2026
- Time: 9:00am AEDT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs Utah predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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