Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Matchup

Keep reading to see our Nuggets vs Mavericks NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Nuggets travel take on the Mavericks at 22-15.
  • The Nuggets are averaging 120.6 points per game so far.
  • The Nuggets are coming off a 124-105 win vs. the Mavericks.
  • The Mavericks take on Denver at 22-16.
  • The Mavericks are averaging 116.4 points per game so far.
  • The Mavericks are coming off a 117-111 win vs. the Nuggets.

Nuggets vs Mavericks Prediction

Today at 3:00 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-195) will travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks (+162) in a Western Conference matchup. The Nuggets are currently favored by 5 points and have won two straight games. The over/under line for this game is 229 points.

This game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and can be seen on KFAA.

Nuggets vs. Mavericks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks
  • Where: Dallas at American Airlines Center
  • Date: Sunday, January 12th
  • Betting Odds DEN -5, DEN -195 | DAL +162 O/U 229

Nuggets Preview: Will the Nuggets Find a Way to Win in Dallas?

Denver improved to 22-15 on the season with a 124-105 win over the Nets on Friday. The Nuggets, who were favored by 14.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 229 points went over the 224.5-point line.

After trailing 36-32 at the end of the first quarter, Denver took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 48-46 deficit into a 57-48 lead. They outscored Brooklyn 33-23 in the second quarter and 29-20 in the third, entering the fourth with a 94-79 lead and finishing strong with a 30-26 advantage in the final period.

Nikola Jokić's triple-double of 35 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds on 66.7% shooting led the Nuggets to a 124-105 win over the Nets. Denver shot 51.7% from the field, with Jokić scoring 14 points in the 1st quarter and another 9 in the 4th.

Russell Westbrook added 25 points, 10 assists, and 11 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. contributed 17 points, 11 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Denver hit 9 threes at a 37.5% rate, with Westbrook and Porter each making 2.

Despite a shaky start, the Nuggets tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd and 20 in the 3rd to help secure a 124-105 win over the Nets. Denver held Brooklyn to 42% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Nuggets limited the Nets to 14 made threes on 31% shooting. Denver also sent Brooklyn to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws. The Nuggets recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Mavericks Preview: Will the Mavericks Come Through as Home Underdogs?

Denver improved to 22-15 on the season with a 124-105 win over the Nets on Friday. Playing at home, the Nuggets were favored by 14.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 229 points went over the 224.5-point line.

After trailing 36-32 at the end of the 1st quarter, Denver went on an 11-0 run, turning a 48-46 deficit into a 57-48 lead. They outscored the Nets 33-23 in the 2nd quarter and 29-20 in the 3rd, entering the 4th with a 94-79 lead and finishing strong by taking the final quarter 30-26.

Jaden Hardy's 25 points, including 5 threes at 55.6% shooting, led the Mavericks to a win over the Trail Blazers. Dallas hit just 10 threes, shooting 33.3% from deep and 45.5% overall from the field.

P.J. Washington added 23 points and 14 rebounds, while Dereck Lively contributed 21 points and 16 boards, scoring 13 in the 4th quarter. Hardy also had 14 points in the 2nd quarter.

The Mavericks gave up 111 points but locked down in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to secure the win. They held the Trail Blazers to 41% shooting overall.

Dallas struggled to defend the three, giving up 16 made threes at a 44% clip. They sent Portland to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Mavericks finished with 8 steals and 7 blocks.

Nuggets vs Mavericks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Denver has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 118 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Dallas has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 116 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Nuggets have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Nuggets vs Mavericks Prediction

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