Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 8, 2026

Utah's recent defensive struggles—allowing 127.9 points per game over its last 10 outings—looked manageable when the Jazz held Dallas to just 25 points in the fourth quarter, enough to secure a 116–114 win. The Mavericks' interior depth couldn't overcome a sluggish offensive night; Cooper Flagg recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Klay Thompson added 23 points and Anthony Davis chipped in 21 points with 11 rebounds, yet their combined 230 points fell well short of the pregame market total of 243.5. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed by 13.5.

The third quarter proved decisive in the flow. Combined scoring surged to 64 points—the game's highest-output quarter—as both offenses found rhythm, but the second half's defensive tightness defined the outcome. The first half yielded 113 combined points, while the second half managed just 117, marking an uneven pacing that betrayed the open total. Utah's balanced attack, led by Lauri Markkanen's 33 points and 7 rebounds alongside Keyonte George's 19 points and 7 assists, controlled the closing moments when Dallas's offense stalled. This result represented a sharp reversal from their most recent December matchup, when these teams combined for 273 points in a 140–133 Utah victory—a reminder that totals between these clubs can swing dramatically based on defensive execution and shot-making discipline.