T.M. Selection: Mavericks (10* GAME OF THE YEAR).

I think this is a fantastic situational play here, as Utah comes in off a 108-94 win over the Knicks just last night. Dallas won't be lacking for motivation here after its 117-113 home loss to Denver in its most recent action. The Mavericks have actually now lost two straight, so their resolve and focus does not have to be questioned here. Overall it's been a disappointing start for Dallas, but that's been in part to some early injuries and COVID related issues. Utah's been great over the last two weeks, but all good things do come to an end. This is a bad spot for Utah, one which I would consider a "trap." They got past the Knicks last night, but now they face a conference opponent that's been underachieving and which is desperate to break a two-game slide. Additionally note that the Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last five when playing the second game of a back-to-back, while the Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven on the road. Look for fatigue and complacency to be Utah's downfall here. Obviously the outright is possible, but let's grab the points!

T.M. Prediction: 113-112 Dallas.