2 min read • March 07, 2022
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The Jazz defensive stud is dealing with soreness in left calf and will likely miss the contest while star guard Luka Doncic is listed as probable due to a toe injury.
Mavericks SIC Health Score: 84.2
The Mavericks have enjoyed a rather healthy season overall and it shows in the standings as they sit at 5th seed in the Western Conference. A foot fracture to sharpshooter G Tim Hardaway is the only longterm injury concern impacting to the roster.
In the short term, Doncic (FD $10,700) will play through his toe issue but SG Jalen Brunson will miss the ball game due to a foot injury. Combined with the Hardaway injury, the Mavericks are hurting at the guard position.
This should allow super hot newcomer G Spencer Dinwiddie (FD $5,800) to play even more minutes and dominate on the offensive as he has since joining Dallas. The former Wizard is averaging 17.6 points, 5 points more than he did on Washington, including a 36-point game in his last outing.
Backup C Max Kleber is listed a probable as he nurses an ankle ailment. Depth big man Marquese Chriss has been ruled out due to a knee injury.
Jazz SIC Health Score: 81.7
The NBA team from Utah has enjoyed another fantastic season in the top half of the Western Conference sitting at the 4th spot in larger part because they have played sound defense all year.
The focal point of the defense is C Gobert (FD $8,000), who will likely sit out due to soreness in the calf that cost him 9 games in February. If in fact ruled out, C Hassan Whiteside (FD $4,900) will see an extended run that could provide value particularly in rebounds and blocks.
Fan favorite Joe Ingles suffered an ACL tear before the trade deadline but was still traded leaving a decent hole at SF. Veteran Bojan Bogdanovic (FD $4,100) has however solidified the position cushioning the Ingles loss in a big way. He has specifically contributed on the offensive end averaging just over 17 ppg including a 35 point outburst last game
The Jazz hold a very healthy roster but the likely sitting of Gobert gives the Mavericks the injury advantage:
Dallas Mavericks -2.5 - Dallas should capitalize on the likely absence of Gobert, hold the slight health advantage
O216 Total Points - (If Gobert misses, Mavericks will have their way in the paint, will have luxury of easy buckets)
Spencer Dinwiddie O18.5 Points - the stud guard has provided essential scoring since joining club, 36 points last outing and no Jalen Brunson tonight
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