NBA Picks #1 & #2: 717 Utah Jazz @ 718 Dallas Mavericks
Rating: 4 units - Regular Play
Pick: Utah Jazz (-4.5) (Play up to -5)
Odds: -107 / 1.93 on Pinnacle Sports OR -110 / 1.91 on 5DimesRating: 4 units - Regular Play
Pick: Over 212 (Play up to 214)
Odds: -105 / 1.95 on Pinnacle Sports OR -110 / 1.91 on BetOnline
Utah had an expected win at Memphis and right now they seem to be cruising. I believe they won't have problems in dealing with Dallas, a team that unlike Utah still has a lot of adjustments to make as their starting lineup simply can't perform well together with too many ball handlers on the court with Smith, Doncic and Barnes, while only Doncic has elite playmaking skills.
All Dallas starters had negative numbers with Chicago, but they were able to win because of the stellar play of their second unit. They won't be able to do that against Utah, which seems to be back close to their best level. I expect an easy win for Utah tonight and so, I'll be taking them in here. Given Dallas's poor backcourt defense, I believe Mitchell will have a big game tonight. As the pace should once again be fast like it was in the first two games between these two teams, I'll be also taking the Over in here.