Dallas Mavericks
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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
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  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Mavericks vs Nuggets

The Dallas Mavericks take the court against the Denver Nuggets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Best Bet Has to Be Under 244.5

Play the Unders at -108 when the Mavericks and the Nuggets take to the court. The 244.5 points line looks big enough and we’re not sure the pair will combine to get this total.

Nuggets Came Out on Top in Previous H2H

Dallas Mavericks have lost in their previous four outings. In a recent home game at American Airlines Center, they were turned over 137-131 (OT) by Golden State Warriors. Cooper Flagg tallied 32 points, while Daniel Gafford put up 20 and Naji Marshall 16.

Denver Nuggets have won four straight home games. In their last appearance, they won on the road, beating Phoenix Suns 125-123 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Nikola Jokic put on a huge performance, notching a triple-double featuring 23 points, 17 rebounds and 17 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 118-109 win for the Nuggets at American Airlines Center when they last played the Mavs. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Nuggets winning six times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks logo Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets logo Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
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Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have 2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 115.2 points, 44.6 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 7.4 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 79.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 127.5 points and 45.4 rebounds per contest.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 20.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.9 assists, while Klay Thompson averages 2.4 (42.1%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 123.5 points, 44.6 rebounds, 32.2 assists, 6.6 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.0% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 119.3 points and 44.2 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 24.5 points, 13.0 rebounds and 12.0 assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. has an average of 3.3 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks lineup: Max Christie, Dwight Powell, Naji Marshall, PJ Washington, Cooper Flagg.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Nikola Jokic, Spencer Jones, Cameron Johnson, Jamal Murray.

Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Go for Under at -108. It might be defenses on top when these NBA rivals meet, with the 244.5 points line looking on the high side on the totals.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball prediction.

Key Mavericks vs Nuggets stats:

  • The 244.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Mavs games on the road.
  • The 244.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Mavs games on the road.
  • The 244.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 244.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 244.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 Nuggets games at home.

Under 244.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 51.8% prospect of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Jokic Under 28.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has an average of 20.8 points in the past 5 games. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -120 available.

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Naji Marshall Over 3.5 Assists -120 BetMGM logo

Naji Marshall (Mavs) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight games. We’re happy to take the -120 for this Player Assists prop bet as he is capable of a big performance against the Celtics.

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Totals Under 245.5
Spread Nuggets -11.5
Player Points Nikola Jokic Under 28.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 245.5, Nuggets -11.5 and Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) to score Under 28.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks Mavericks logo 112 - 128 Nuggets logo Nuggets

Should you wish to go for a speculative wager, try the Nuggets to win 128-112 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun bet which could potentially yield a big return.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Nuggets Big Favorites With the Books

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Denver Nuggets a 85% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -556 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Dallas Mavericks, you will find +420 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 11.5, with the total points line at 245.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those that want to back Under 245.5 can find odds of -112 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Points

Nikola Jokic is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -114 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 28.5
-114
Under 28.5
-120
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 24.5
-108
Under 24.5
-127
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 22.5
-118
Under 22.5
-118
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Naji Marshall (Mavericks)
Over 16.5
-130
Under 16.5
-105
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 10.5
-143
Under 10.5
+106
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-141
Under 6.5
+104
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 5.5
-114
Under 5.5
-120
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Naji Marshall (Mavericks)
Over 3.5
-120
Under 3.5
-114
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
-109
Under 12.5
-125
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 7.5
+107
Under 7.5
-143
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Daniel Gafford (Mavericks)
Over 7.5
-105
Under 7.5
-130
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P.J. Washington (Mavericks)
Over 6.5
-152
Under 6.5
+112
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Can Nuggets Continue Strong Home Form?

The Nuggets have strung together four in a row at Ball Arena. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games at home, scoring 117.50 points per matchup and conceding 110.70.

The Mavs are 4-6 in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 112.60 points per contest and giving up 120.30.

The Mavs earned a 131-121 win against the Nuggets in the teams’ last meeting at Ball Arena. In the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Ball Arena, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O244.5 U244.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 7-3 228.20 117.50 110.70 1 9
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Away Stats 4-6 232.90 112.60 120.30 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O244.5 = Games Over 244.5 Points
  • U244.5 = Games Under 244.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 59 33.81 1201 273 20.4 4.6 1.0 6.7 0.9 1.1
PJ Washington 53 31.08 754 97 14.2 1.8 1.3 6.9 1.1 1.1
Naji Marshall 69 29.65 1059 226 15.3 3.3 0.9 4.8 0.1 1.0

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 68 35.01 1703 483 25.0 7.1 3.1 4.3 0.4 0.9
Nikola Jokic 57 34.79 1591 609 27.9 10.7 1.8 12.6 0.8 1.4
Christian Braun 37 31.98 435 106 11.8 2.9 0.9 4.9 0.3 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

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Denver Nuggets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup
0 Christian Braun
15 Nikola Jokic
21 Spencer Jones
23 Cameron Johnson
27 Jamal Murray
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Confirmed Lineup
0 Max Christie
7 Dwight Powell
13 Naji Marshall
25 PJ Washington
32 Cooper Flagg

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

23 Mar NBA
Warriors 137-131 Mavericks
21 Mar NBA
Clippers 138-131 Mavericks
18 Mar NBA
Hawks 135-120 Mavericks
16 Mar NBA
Mavericks 111-129 Pelicans
15 Mar NBA
Mavericks 130-120 Cavaliers
13 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 138-105 Mavericks
12 Mar NBA
Mavericks 120-112 Grizzlies
10 Mar NBA
Mavericks 112-124 Hawks
08 Mar NBA
Mavericks 92-122 Raptors
06 Mar NBA
Mavericks 100-120 Celtics

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

24 Mar NBA
Nuggets 125-123 Suns
22 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 112-128 Nuggets
20 Mar NBA
Raptors 115-121 Nuggets
18 Mar NBA
Nuggets 118-125 Grizzlies
17 Mar NBA
76ers 96-124 Nuggets
14 Mar NBA
Nuggets 125-127 Lakers
12 Mar NBA
Nuggets 136-131 Spurs
11 Mar NBA
Rockets 93-129 Nuggets
09 Mar NBA
Nuggets 126-129 Thunder
06 Mar NBA
Knicks 142-103 Nuggets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 1 0 1 106 100 6 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Bucks 0 1 0 116 128 -12 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bulls 0 1 0 92 135 -43 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 116 104 12 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
76ers 1 0 1 106 100 6 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 1 0 116 128 -12 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bulls 0 1 0 92 135 -43 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 116 104 12 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 1 0 1 116 104 12 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
76ers 1 0 1 106 100 6 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bulls 0 1 0 92 135 -43 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - -
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 1 0 116 128 -12 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak

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