Mavericks odds: Finding a way to stop Rudy Gobert and the Jazz

The Dallas Mavericks return home to host the Utah Jazz on Feb. 10. They will need to do improve their defense against Rudy Gobert to grab a win.

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a dominating win over the Hornets with both Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis sitting out. Seth Curry couldn’t miss on Saturday night.

The Mavs are back home for two games before the All-Star break. They host the Utah Jazz on Monday night. It is the second of three meetings between the two teams this season. The Jazz are on the second of a back-to-back as well.

Here is a look at everything fans need to know about the contest between Dallas and Utah.

Start Time

It is the usual start time for Mavs home games with things getting underway at 7:30 p.m. local time or 8:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch

Fox Sports Southwest-Dallas has local Mavericks fans covered with all the action. Supporters in Utah can watch on AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain.

Watch online

Hulu Live continues to be the top online option to stream the action for local Mavs supporters. National viewers can enjoy it on NBA League Pass.

Odds

Injury update

The NBA’s official injury report lists Luka Doncic (ankle) and Dwight Powell (Achilles) as out for the Mavericks. They are the only two players mentioned.

The Jazz were without Ed Davis (back) on Sunday night. Be sure to check back for all the latest on both teams just before tipoff.

Storyline to follow: Slowing down Gobert

The Jazz won the only meeting between the two teams this season. It was thanks to a massive performance from Rudy Gobert. He played 37 minutes with 22 points, 17 rebounds, and five blocks. He was a perfect eight of eight from the field.

The Mavericks are going to have to do a better job on the inside to grab a win. Gobert got both Kristaps Porzingis and Maxi Kleber in foul trouble during the first showdown. They will have to be smarter or rely on Willie Cauley-Stein or Boban Marjanovic to check the All-Star. It will be an intriguing matchup on Monday night. Hopefully, the Mavs have an answer for Gobert.

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