Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Prediction and Preview - Dec. 15 | 2025-2026 NBA Season

The Utah Jazz will begin their week-long homestand with a clash against the Dallas Mavericks. Monday’s contest at the Delta Center marks the first of four regular-season meetings between the Western Conference teams.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

The Mavericks-Jazz clash is set to tip off at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on KFAA Channel 29. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).

Moneyline: Mavericks (-125) vs Jazz (+105)

Odds: Mavericks -1.5 (-110) vs Jazz +1.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): O237.5 (-114) vs U237.5 (-110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Preview

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a difficult start to the season, totalling just a 6-15 record by the end of November. Since December began, however, the team has looked different, winning five of its six games.

Anthony Davis’ return to the lineup has been the biggest catalyst behind this turnaround. During this stretch, he has averaged 20.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and an impressive 3.2 ‘stocks’ (steals + blocks) per game. The recent surge has helped Dallas climb the Western Conference standings, now sitting 10th with a 10-16 record.

The Utah Jazz find themselves slightly lower in the standings at 12th, boasting a 9-15 record. While the season has offered limited positives overall, their play in December has been encouraging, with the team winning three of its five games so far.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Predicted Starting 5s

Mavericks Starting 5

G: RJ Nembhard Jr. | G: Cooper Flagg | F: P.J. Washington | F: Anthony Davis | C: Dwight Powell

Jazz Starting 5

G: Keyonte George | G: Svi Mykhailiuk | F: Ace Bailey | F: Lauri Markkanen | C: Kyle Filipowski

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Betting Tips

• P.J. Washington O/U 14.5 points - Take the under
• Kyle Filipowski O/U 7.5 rebounds - Take the under
• Ace Bailey O/U 12.5 points - Take the over
• Cooper Flagg O/U 3.5 assists - Take the over

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Prediction

The Dallas Mavericks clearly have the stronger roster of the two teams. They are also a physically big team, with multiple players capable of limiting Lauri Markkanen and preventing a major scoring outburst. As a result, it should be difficult for the Jazz to find an offensive rhythm.

Prediction: Expect the Mavericks to win by seven points.