Jazz visit Mavericks in NBA Cup group play
The gist
The 1-7 Utah Jazz visit the 4-4 Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup group-play game in Dallas.
Dallas seeks Group A pace; Utah carries a six-game losing streak.
How it unfolded
- Nov 6, 2026Utah Jazz (1-7) visit the Dallas Mavericks (4-4) at American Airlines Center in an NBA Cup group-play game, with a listed start of 8 p.m. EST.
- Nov 6, 2026Dallas enters on two straight losses, including 112-111 to the Spurs after erasing a 19-point deficit, while Utah comes in on a six-game losing streak after an overtime loss to the Pelicans.
- Nov 6, 2026DraftKings lists Dallas as a 7.5-point favorite, with a moneyline of Jazz +208 / Mavericks -253 and a total of 226.5.
Key terms
- NBA Cup
- An annual NBA tournament held during the regular season, split into group stage and knockout rounds.
- group-play
- A preliminary round or series of matches that determines which players advance to the main tournament.
- moneyline
- A bet on which side will win an event, with odds fixed at the time the wager is placed.
Source: Wikipedia