Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks (01-08-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On Thursday, two of the NBA’s most prominent teams are going to clash with each other, and the matchup is going to be as exciting as it ever was. Yes, that’s right, the Utah Jazz are going to host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 9 pm ET. The Dallas Mavericks have won only 14 matches out of the 37 played this season, and this time their injury rate is even higher than the last.

As for the Utah Jazz, the team has won only 12 games out of the 36 played this season. Their star player, Kevin Love’s presence is still questionable during tonight’s matchup. From expected lineup to injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Utah Jazz are going to host the Dallas Mavericks at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The match will tip off at 9:00 pm ET on January 8, 2026, only at KJZZ, Jazz+, and KFAA. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks - Expected Starting Lineups

Utah Jazz

• Keyonte George (PG)
• Brice Sensabaugh (SG)
• Lauri Markkanen (PF)
• Isaiah Collier (PG)
• Kyle Filipowski (C)

Dallas Mavericks

• Cooper Flagg (PG)
• Max Christie (SG)
• Anthony Davis (PF)
• Daniel Gafford (C)
• Klay Thompson (PF)

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks - Injury Report

Utah Jazz

• Ace Bailey - QUESTIONABLE (left hip)
• Jusuf Nurkic - QUESTIONABLE (toe)
• Georges Niang - OUT (foot)
• Walker Kessler - OUT (shoulder)

Dallas Mavericks

• Brandon Williams -QUESTIONABLE (heel)
• P.J. Washington - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
• Dereck Lively II - OUT (foot)
• Kyrie Irving - OUT (knee)
• Dante Exum - OUT (knee)

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks - Game Prediction

The Utah Jazz, though a prominent team in the big league, have only won 12 matches so far, and hence their chances of winning might dip a bit. The presence of players like Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen might be beneficial for the Jazz in securing their names in the walls of victory. George has averaged 24.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. However, Markkanen has averaged 27.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year.

As for the Dallas Mavericks, though they have won 14 matches, which is just two more than those won by the Jazz, this isn’t enough to speculate which team might win tonight’s game. With their players such as Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, and Klay Thompson, they still have the chance to withstand the Jazz. However, their many injuries tonight might cost them their game.

Also read: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers (01-08-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more


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