In the second game of a five-game road trip, the Dallas Mavericks (28-26) take on the Utah Jazz (27-27) on Monday. At 9 p.m. ET, the Vivint Smart Home Arena will tip off. Below are the Mavericks vs. Jazz odds as well as our professional NBA selections and forecasts.Over the weekend, the Mavericks made a big statement by trading for Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and many draught selections. Irving will, however, not be prepared for the game on Monday and will instead join his new team on Wednesday.Luka Doncic, a top player for the Mavericks, has also been ruled out due to a heel injury, while Christian Wood (thumb) is questionable. As a result, the Mavericks will rely on players like Reggie Bullock, Josh Green, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Jaden Hardy from their short bench.
Jazz vs. Mavericks odds:
Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +325 (bet $100 to win $325) | Jazz -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +9.5 (-118) | Jazz -9.5 (-102)
O/U: 221.5 (-105 | -115)
Mavericks at Jazz key injuries
Mavericks
Jazz:
G Jarred Vanderbilt (back) questionable
Jazz vs. Mavericks picks and predictions
Jazz 118, Mavericks 102 is the prediction
Moneyline : Even though the Mavericks (+325) are severely undermanned for this game, the Jazz (-400) will cost you four times your potential return.
Over/Under: Since the Mavericks will have a small bench and a severe shortage of scoring with Doncic out, UNDER 221.5 (-115) is the lean. Currently, the Under has won all five of the previous meetings in this series. Another game might be on the decline in SLC.