The Dallas Mavericks dropped a heartbreaker in overtime against the Utah Jazz, losing 140-133 Monday night in Salt Lake City. Dallas drops out of the play-in for the moment, falling to 12th place in the Western Conference.

Dec 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) prepares to shoot against Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) and forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks (10-16) visit the Utah Jazz (9-15) on Monday. Tip-off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah is at 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Mavericks vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Mavericks-Jazz clash is set to tip off at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on KFAA Channel 29. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).

Hardy also made sure to give his flowers to the bench following the Jazz's grind-it-out victory, highlighting two specific names that played "outstanding" in the winning efforts: Taylor Hendricks and Cody Williams, and another standout in Isaiah Collier who led the team in assists while being in the second unit.

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A pair of Western Conference contenders will meet on Monday's NBA schedule as the Houston Rockets visit the Denver Nuggets. Houston (16-6) is 8-4 on the road and coming off a 115-113 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.

Tip-off between the Jazz and Mavericks lands at 7 p.m. MT in the Delta Center, as Utah will attempt to fire off win number two in a row after their win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, and continue their strong play in front of the home fans they've shown thus far this season.