Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the NBA match.
The Dallas Mavericks, led by Luka Dončić, haven't kicked off their quest for the title too well after last season's finals defeat. They have secured just one win in their two opening games. Now, they face the Utah Jazz, who are still searching for their first victory of the season.
Dallas Mavericks
In their previous game, the Mavericks fell to the Phoenix Suns on the road (102:114). Luka Dončić delivered an impressive performance with 40 points and 10 rebounds, but the rest of the team struggled. They faced significant foul trouble, accumulating 28 fouls in total, and had a disappointing field goal percentage of just 39.8%. Given the level of their roster, it's hard to imagine this trend continuing, especially as the Mavericks play on home court against a fairly average opponent in the Jazz.
Utah Jazz
The visiting Jazz are yet to clinch their first win of the season. In their last outing, they suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Golden State Warriors (86:127). The Utah Jazz have been plagued by huge defensive lapses, conceding an average of 126.5 points per game. Their offence also falters, lacking a reliable pool of quality scorers to consistently put points on the board.
Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
Bookmakers have chosen the Mavericks as the favourites for this matchup, and we wholeheartedly agree. Yes, they had a rough outing against the Suns, but the Suns and the Jazz are worlds apart. The visitors are in a rebuilding phase with a notably weak squad, so we anticipate that the hosts will encounter few obstacles throughout the match and will secure a convincing victory without difficulty.
