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Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 09 Jan 2026
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 116-114
34-29 24-26 30-34 28-25
Position#26
Record12-24
FormLLLLL
Points / game119.8
Allowed / game127.1
vs
Position#24
Record14-23
FormLLLWW
Points / game113.1
Allowed / game116.9
USANBA· Delta Center
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Utah Jazz v Dallas Mavericks
22 Nov 2026
UTA v DAL
upcoming
08 Jan 2026
UTA116
DAL114
15 Dec 2025
UTA140
DAL133
30 Nov 2024
UTA94
DAL106
14 Nov 2024
UTA115
DAL113
25 Mar 2024
UTA105
DAL115
01 Jan 2024
UTA127
DAL90
06 Feb 2023
UTA111
DAL124
28 Jan 2023
UTA108
DAL100
28 Apr 2022
UTA96
DAL98
23 Apr 2022
UTA100
DAL99
21 Apr 2022
UTA118
DAL126
25 Feb 2022
UTA114
DAL109
25 Dec 2021
UTA120
DAL116
29 Jan 2021
UTA120
DAL101
27 Jan 2021
UTA116
DAL104
10 Aug 2020
UTA114
DAL122
25 Jan 2020
UTA112
DAL107
23 Feb 2019
UTA125
DAL109
07 Nov 2018
UTA117
DAL102
24 Feb 2018
UTA97
DAL90
30 Oct 2017
UTA104
DAL89
16 Dec 2016
UTA103
DAL100
02 Nov 2016
UTA97
DAL81
11 Apr 2016
UTA92
DAL101
13 Apr 2015
UTA109
DAL92
07 Nov 2014
UTA82
DAL105
08 Apr 2014
UTA83
DAL95
12 Mar 2014
UTA101
DAL108
07 Jan 2013
UTA100
DAL94
31 Oct 2012
UTA113
DAL94
16 Apr 2012
UTA123
DAL121
19 Jan 2012
UTA91
DAL94
26 Mar 2011
UTA77
DAL94
03 Dec 2010
UTA81
DAL93
01 Feb 2010
UTA104
DAL92
05 Feb 2009
UTA115
DAL87
26 Dec 2008
UTA97
DAL88
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Utah Jazz winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Dallas Mavericks winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Utah JazzUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormJazz
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#13
L
127-128 OT
127
128
-1
118avg 107
H21/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
112-135
112
135
-23
106avg 107
A23/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
L
128-137
128
137
-9
120avg 107
H24/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
131-129
131
129
+2
131avg 107
H27/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
127-114
127
114
+13
127avg 107
A28/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
119-129
119
129
-10
115avg 107
H31/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
101-118
101
118
-17
90avg 107
A02/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
114-123
114
123
-9
110avg 107
A04/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
117-137
117
137
-20
113avg 107
A06/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
125-129 OT
125
129
-4
120avg 107
A08/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-36
22-29
22-32
36-21
15-40
31-29
38-34
28-32
31-37
36-32
34-40
27-28
33-36
34-32
44-35
20-26
32-40
38-20
28-27
29-27
38-31
26-28
32-40
23-30
17-31
33-22
31-29
20-36
29-25
36-33
31-42
18-23
26-36
31-42
26-36
34-23
22-31
31-27
33-33
28-23
248.0Avg total
120.1Scored
127.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (36)119.8127.1246.8-7.333%
Season at home (19)126.3129.5255.7-3.242%
Season away (17)112.5124.4236.9-11.924%
Last 10 (10)120.1127.9248.0-7.820%
Last 5 (5)115.2127.2242.4-12.00%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (23)115.5128.2243.7-12.717%
vs Similar ◀ (7)135.9128.6264.4+7.386%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMavericks
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
116-114 OT
116
114
+2
109avg 103
H19/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
114-121
114
121
-7
112avg 103
A21/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
113-119
113
119
-6
103avg 103
A23/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
131-130
131
130
+1
128avg 103
H24/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
116-126
116
126
-10
104avg 103
A25/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
107-113
107
113
-6
101avg 103
A27/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
122-125
122
125
-3
118avg 103
A30/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
108-123
108
123
-15
94avg 103
H02/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
110-104
110
104
+6
110avg 103
H04/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
100-98
100
98
+2
86avg 103
A07/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-30
31-27
25-22
19-31
33-38
29-30
35-23
17-30
34-36
29-21
24-22
26-40
41-27
25-29
37-47
28-27
28-40
30-31
31-29
27-26
23-31
21-28
33-29
30-25
29-42
34-33
30-22
29-28
33-27
24-41
26-24
25-31
25-31
32-19
30-25
23-29
25-35
21-23
30-20
24-20
231.0Avg total
113.7Scored
117.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (37)113.1116.9230.1-3.838%
Season at home (20)114.0115.6229.6-1.650%
Season away (17)112.1118.5230.6-6.524%
Last 10 (10)113.7117.3231.0-3.640%
Last 5 (5)109.4112.6222.0-3.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (19)116.8120.0236.8-3.242%
vs Similar ◀ (7)111.0115.9226.9-4.914%
vs Weaker (4)109.2106.8216.0+2.575%
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -6.2-6.2Q1: -3.1-3.1Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -2.9-2.9Q3: +3.8+3.8Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: -3.9-3.9
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -6.2-6.2Q1: -3.1-3.1Q2Q2: +2.4+2.4Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -2.9-2.9Q3: +3.8+3.8Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: -3.9-3.9
Utah JazzDallas Mavericks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Utah JazzLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#13
L
60-65
60
65
-5
H21/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
46-69
46
69
-23
A23/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
L
67-69
67
69
-2
H24/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
67-68
67
68
-1
H27/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
70-60
70
60
+10
A28/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
64-59
64
59
+5
H31/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
50-53
50
53
-3
A02/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
W
65-58
65
58
+7
A04/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
57-78
57
78
-21
A06/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
53-58
53
58
-5
A08/01
NBA
123.6Avg total
59.9Scored
63.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.064.2123.1-5.237%-
Last 30 at home (16)63.165.4128.5-2.444%-
Last 30 away (14)54.362.7117.0-8.429%-
Last 10 (10)59.963.7123.6-3.830%-
Last 5 (5)57.861.2119.0-3.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (23)57.764.4122.1-6.739%-
vs Similar ◀ (7)63.063.4126.4-0.429%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
66-57
66
57
+9
H19/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
62-68
62
68
-6
A21/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
63-57
63
57
+6
A23/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
66-56
66
56
+10
H24/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
58-71
58
71
-13
A25/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
44-59
44
59
-15
A27/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
63-75
63
75
-12
A30/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
57-68
57
68
-11
H02/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
57-50
57
50
+7
H04/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
46-58
46
58
-12
A07/01
NBA
120.1Avg total
58.2Scored
61.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.159.9116.1-3.840%-
Last 30 at home (15)56.656.8113.4-0.247%-
Last 30 away (15)55.763.1118.7-7.433%-
Last 10 (10)58.261.9120.1-3.740%-
Last 5 (5)53.462.0115.4-8.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (19)56.960.7117.6-3.832%-
vs Similar ◀ (7)55.959.0114.9-3.157%-
vs Weaker (4)53.057.8110.8-4.850%-
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Utah Jazztheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Utah Jazz: 120.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.2 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.7 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.2 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.829.1
54.1%
54.8%58.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.013.9
36.6%
35.8%41.7
🏀 Free throws24.720.2
81.8%
78.1%20.2
They take 91.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 113.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀64%
🏀🏀🏀21%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers73.0 pts a game · 64% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.7 pts a game · 21% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.236.5
56.0%
54.8%73.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.47.9
31.1%
35.8%23.7
🏀 Free throws21.817.0
78.0%
78.1%17.0
They take 90.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 09 Jan 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Utah Jazz
LLLLLWWLLL
Dallas Mavericks
WWLLLLWLLW
#26
League position
#24
-7.4
Net rating
-3.4
114.0
Offensive rating
108.0
121.4
Defensive rating
111.4
54.4%
Effective FG%
53.4%
57.5%
Opp. effective FG%
51.3%
14.4%
Turnover %
13.9%
26.0%
Off. rebound %
21.9%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.24
36.6%
3-point %
31.1%
72.1%
Assist %
56.1%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence114.0 · 108.0Defence121.4 · 111.4Shooting54.4% · 53.4%3-point %36.6% · 31.1%Ball care14.4% · 13.9%Off. rebounds26.0% · 21.9%Free throws0.27 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)20% · 40%
■ Utah Jazz   ■ Dallas Mavericks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
3
Utah Jazz wins
7
Dallas Mavericks wins
Utah Jazzlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/01/26AOklahoma City Thunder125-129 OT
06/01/26APortland Trail Blazers117-137
04/01/26AGolden State Warriors114-123
02/01/26ALos Angeles Clippers101-118
31/12/25HBoston Celtics119-129
28/12/25ASan Antonio Spurs127-114
27/12/25HDetroit Pistons131-129
24/12/25HMemphis Grizzlies128-137
23/12/25ADenver Nuggets112-135
21/12/25HOrlando Magic127-128 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/01/26ASacramento Kings100-98
04/01/26HHouston Rockets110-104
02/01/26HPhiladelphia 76ers108-123
30/12/25APortland Trail Blazers122-125
27/12/25ASacramento Kings107-113
25/12/25AGolden State Warriors116-126
24/12/25HDenver Nuggets131-130
23/12/25ANew Orleans Pelicans113-119
21/12/25APhiladelphia 76ers114-121
19/12/25HDetroit Pistons116-114 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Utah Jazz
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL33%
HomeLLLWL42%
AwayWLLLL24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games361917
Win %33%42%24%
Points / game119.8126.3112.5
Allowed / game127.1129.5124.4
Point differential-7.3-3.2-11.9
Avg total246.8255.7236.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%11%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (10)50% (6)50% (4)
Overtime %14%21%6%
Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWW38%
HomeWWWLW50%
AwayLLLLW24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games372017
Win %38%50%24%
Points / game113.1114.0112.1
Allowed / game116.9115.6118.5
Point differential-3.8-1.6-6.5
Avg total230.1229.6230.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%15%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won58% (12)62% (8)50% (4)
Overtime %11%15%6%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder3630683%121.3108.5+12.8
2 Detroit Pistons3728976%118.5111.6+6.9
3 San Antonio Spurs35241169%118.9113.3+5.6
4 Los Angeles Lakers34231168%116.3116.1+0.1
5 Denver Nuggets37251268%124.1118.1+6.0
6 Minnesota Timberwolves38251366%119.9114.3+5.7
7 Houston Rockets34221265%118.9110.7+8.1
8 Boston Celtics36231364%117.6110.6+7.0
9 New York Knicks35221363%119.4115.3+4.1
10 Toronto Raptors37231462%114.4111.7+2.6
11 Phoenix Suns36221461%115.5111.7+3.8
12 Philadelphia 76ers35201557%117.6116.2+1.4
13 Miami Heat36201656%120.4117.4+3.0
14 Orlando Magic36201656%116.5115.0+1.5
15 Cleveland Cavaliers39211854%119.3117.2+2.1
16 Golden State Warriors38201853%115.0113.6+1.3
17 Portland Trail Blazers38182047%116.5119.1-2.6
18 Atlanta Hawks39182146%118.4119.4-0.9
19 Chicago Bulls37172046%117.1121.2-4.1
20 Memphis Grizzlies37162143%115.2116.6-1.4
21 Milwaukee Bucks37162143%113.3115.6-2.3
22 Dallas Mavericks37142338%113.1116.9-3.8
23 Los Angeles Clippers36132336%112.1114.4-2.4
24 Charlotte Hornets38132534%115.4117.2-1.8
25 Utah Jazz36122433%119.8127.1-7.3
26 Brooklyn Nets34112332%109.3114.0-4.7
27 Washington Wizards36102628%113.5124.2-10.7
28 Sacramento Kings3782922%109.9121.6-11.7
29 New Orleans Pelicans3983121%114.5122.7-8.2
30 Indiana Pacers3873118%110.8119.5-8.7
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Utah Jazz34243028116
Dallas Mavericks29263425114
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