With Jusuf Nurkic resting, the Jazz could start Kyle Filipowski and lean on their frontcourt depth, while the Mavericks enter shorthanded with a key frontcourt player listed questionable and D'Angelo Russell out. Betting angle: expect Jazz frontcourt rebound totals to rise and consider a Jazz moneyline or small-spread play if Mavericks are without their primary big — back the Jazz to cover in a weakened Dallas frontcourt scenario.
Jazz vs. Mavericks Injury Update: Nurkic Resting, Dallas Shaky
The Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks released injury reports ahead of their matchup in Salt Lake City. Utah will rest starting center Jusuf Nurkic, forcing a frontcourt reshuffle, while Dallas faces multiple doubts that could leave its frontcourt short-handed and its rotation disrupted.
Jazz injuries and projected lineup change
Jusuf Nurkic is expected to sit out with a rest designation. In 23 games this season, Nurkic averaged 8.4 points, a team-leading 9.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 46.9% from the field. His absence opens the door for second-year big man Kyle Filipowski to step into the starting five. Filipowski last started in place of Lauri Markkanen and produced 21 points on 10-14 shooting with 10 rebounds, recording his first double-double of the season — a performance that suggests he can handle increased minutes.
Mavericks dealing with multiple doubts
Dallas enters the game with significant uncertainty in its rotation. A high-profile frontcourt player was downgraded to questionable with a calf issue the day before tip-off, and Daniel Gafford also remains in question. Guard D'Angelo Russell is out due to illness for the road trip. Those absences could force Dallas to alter matchup plans and reduce frontline size and playmaking options.
Betting implications and market impact
With Utah missing Nurkic but likely inserting a hot-handed Filipowski, expect Jazz frontcourt rebound totals to be higher while interior scoring may be more variable. If Dallas indeed lacks its primary big and Gafford is unavailable, the Mavericks could struggle on the glass and in rim protection. Punters should monitor game-time statuses; consider backing the Jazz on the moneyline or a small spread if Dallas confirms frontcourt absences, and shop lines for adjusted team and player rebounding props.
Game details
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT. Final decisions on questionable players will be made close to game time and should be checked before placing bets.
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