Mavericks-Jazz Odds Preview

The Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Mavericks brought the Trail Blazers five-game winning streak to an end in a 104-99 victory on Wednesday. The Mavericks covered the 3.5-point spread, and the 203 points made it OVER the posted total of 196.5. Josh Howard sparked the Mavericks with 23 points and four rebounds. Jason Terry added 20 points in the victory. The Jazz dominated the second half and came away with a 105-86 victory over the Bobcats last time out. The Jazz covered the 7-point spread, and the game's 191 points made it OVER the posted total of 190.5. Mehmet Okur tossed in 22 points with five boards for the Jazz, while Ronnie Brewer added 19 points andfive rebounds in that win. Current streak: Dallas has won 4 straight games. Team records: Dallas: 29-19 SU, 23-25 ATS Utah: 27-22 SU, 24-25 ATS Dallas most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Chicago are 8-2 After playing Portland are 6-4 After a win are 6-4 Utah most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Sacramento are 7-3 After playing Charlotte are 6-3 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 9 games when playing on the road against Utah Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road Utah is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games at home Utah is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas Next up: Dallas home to Chicago, Saturday, February 7 Utah at Sacramento, Friday, February 6