T.M. Selection: Utah Jazz.

I like the Utah Jazz to cover the spread against the Dallas Mavericks in this game on Thursday. The Jazz have looked really good in their games lately, already stealing a game in the series in Dallas and they could have stolen both games but they gave up their lead late and ended up losing by 6 points. The Jazz still looked really good in both of those games and I think they will take control of the series now being back on their home court here. Luka Doncic is still questionable to play here but even if he does I think the Jazz will be too much for them to handle in this game. Most of the offense for the Jazz has been coming from Mitchell and Bogdanovic but I expect more offensive contribution from players like Conley in this game who didn't score a single point in their previous game. I also expect them to shut down the Mavs a lot better on their home court here. Jalen Brunson carried the team in their most recent game with 40+ points but I think the Jazz will do a better job defending him here and I expect that to be the difference in this game. The Jazz have looked really good in their home games all year at 29-12 and I expect them to dominate the Mavericks on their home floor for this entire game. I like the Jazz to cover the spread in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 111-99 Jazz.