The high-flying Dallas Mavericks go for their fourth straight win tonight when they visit the Delta Center to take on the Utah Jazz.
The 28-18 Jazz had won three straight prior to a 99-87 loss to the resurgent LA Lakers. They are 17-6 SU and 14-7-2 ATS at home this season. In fact of their last 11 at the Delta Center only once have the Jazz lost by 5 points or more. It's also worth noting their ATS records of 13-7 on a days rest and 8-2 against divisional opponents. Forward Matt Harpring is listed as doubtful tonight after bruising his ribs against Golden State Friday. They will also be without coach Sloan who continues to serve his seven-game suspension for shoving a referee.
The Mavericks own the NBA's best record at 36-9, although their ATS record is a mediocre 24-22 overall and 11-11 on the road. Last time out they thrashed the Nuggets 122-100 at home. Dallas have covered five of their last seven overall and tomorrow night host Sacramento in a marquee match-up.
The Jazz beat the Mavericks 93-81 on their home court earlier this season as 9 point dogs and after that game a Dallas beat writer noted that "This is exactly the sort of team that the Mavericks have trouble beating. One with solid big men and enough perimeter play to keep the Mavericks' zone defense honest."
Tonight we expect a very close game decided by just a few points and we'll take the home dog Jazz to keep it close enough to get the cover.
Recommended Play: Utah Jazz +5.5 at SIA
The 28-18 Jazz had won three straight prior to a 99-87 loss to the resurgent LA Lakers. They are 17-6 SU and 14-7-2 ATS at home this season. In fact of their last 11 at the Delta Center only once have the Jazz lost by 5 points or more. It's also worth noting their ATS records of 13-7 on a days rest and 8-2 against divisional opponents. Forward Matt Harpring is listed as doubtful tonight after bruising his ribs against Golden State Friday. They will also be without coach Sloan who continues to serve his seven-game suspension for shoving a referee.
The Mavericks own the NBA's best record at 36-9, although their ATS record is a mediocre 24-22 overall and 11-11 on the road. Last time out they thrashed the Nuggets 122-100 at home. Dallas have covered five of their last seven overall and tomorrow night host Sacramento in a marquee match-up.
The Jazz beat the Mavericks 93-81 on their home court earlier this season as 9 point dogs and after that game a Dallas beat writer noted that "This is exactly the sort of team that the Mavericks have trouble beating. One with solid big men and enough perimeter play to keep the Mavericks' zone defense honest."
Tonight we expect a very close game decided by just a few points and we'll take the home dog Jazz to keep it close enough to get the cover.
Recommended Play: Utah Jazz +5.5 at SIA