Utah Jazz defeat Dallas Mavericks 28-26: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · NBA · Utah Jazz 28, Dallas Mavericks 26

The Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks 28-26 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at American Airlines Center. The Utah Jazz covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 226, with 54 points combined.

Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks final score and game recap

The Utah Jazz won by 2 points.

Who covered the spread in Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks?

The Utah Jazz covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 2 points.

The spread opened at Dallas Mavericks -7.5 and closed at Dallas Mavericks -6.5. AiQ's pick was the Dallas Mavericks -6.5: not graded.

Did Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks go over or under the total?

The game went under: 54 points combined against a closing total of 226, under by 172.

The total opened at 223.5 and closed at 226. AiQ's pick was the over 225.5, graded at that number rather than the close: not graded.

How did AiQ's Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks predictions do?

None of AiQ's picks in this game counts toward its record.

Utah Jazz vs. Dallas Mavericks odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Utah Jazz at +210 and the Dallas Mavericks at -260. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Dallas Mavericks a 69% favorite. The Utah Jazz won as the underdog at +210: $210 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Dallas Mavericks, the price before the game was -257: priced below fair (−2.1% value).

The spread moved toward the Utah Jazz between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 223.5 to 226, and the game went under.

This result left the Utah Jazz 2-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-4 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 7 times.

This result left the Dallas Mavericks 4-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-3 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 7 times. That made it three straight losses for the Dallas Mavericks.

What's next for Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks?

Next for the Utah Jazz: at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the Dallas Mavericks: the Brooklyn Nets at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.