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NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Mavericks

The Denver Nuggets go head-to-head with the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Nuggets ATS Look the Value Wager

We’re confident of backing the Nuggets to cover the -7.5 spread when they play the Mavericks. This is a generous line and the favorites look a great bet at -112.

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Mavs Overcame Nuggets in Previous Clash

Denver Nuggets have claimed eleven consecutive road victories. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 135-112 home triumph against Utah Jazz at Ball Arena. Jamal Murray tallied 27 points, while Tim Hardaway Jr. put up 21 and Peyton Watson 20.

Dallas Mavericks have won their last four home games. Most recently, they lost 119-113 on the road at Smoothie King Center against New Orleans Pelicans. Anthony Davis scored 35 points and had 17 rebounds, with Klay Thompson recording 20 points and Cooper Flagg 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Mavs claim a 131-121 win over the Nuggets at Ball Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Nuggets victories.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Mavericks logo Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 126.1 points, 41.6 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 7.3 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 52.3% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 117.4 points and 42.9 rebounds per matchup.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.4 points, 11.3 rebounds and 10.4 assists, while Jamal Murray averages 4.3 (54.4%) 3-pointers made.

Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.1 points, 44.2 rebounds, 27.0 assists, 7.4 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 49.8% from the field and 76.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 118.5 points and 46.4 rebounds.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 24.3 points, Anthony Davis 10.6 rebounds and Ryan Nembhard 7.3 assists, while Klay Thompson has an average of 2.9 (40.3%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

Don’t miss out on the chance to side with Nuggets at -7.5 on the spread. On the face of it, this seems a more than generous betting line and -112 can be backed.

Our expert basketball predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NBA stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Nuggets vs Mavericks stats:

  • The -7.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -7.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -7.5 line has been covered by Nuggets in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Nuggets -7.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nuggets -7.5
Totals Under 238.5
Result & BTTS 120 Nuggets / No

Our same game parlay pick is Nuggets -7.5 on the spread, Under 238.5 and at least one team not to score 100 points and Nuggets to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 122 - 111 Mavericks logo Mavericks

We’re going for the Nuggets to win by a 122-111 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Nuggets Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability of winning this NBA game, Denver Nuggets might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -294 Moneyline betting odds. At +240, Dallas Mavericks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 238.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those who wager Under 238.5 can get -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

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Mavs Locked In at Home

The Mavericks have rattled off four straight wins at American Airlines Center. They have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 117.90 points on offense and surrendering 116.10 on defense.

The Nuggets have built a run of ten straight road victories. They own a 10-0 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 126.50 points per contest while yielding 114.60.

The previous meeting at American Airlines Center saw the Nuggets defeat the Mavs 118-99. In the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at American Airlines Center, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O238.5 U238.5
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Home Stats 6-4 234.00 117.90 116.10 2 8
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Away Stats 10-0 241.10 126.50 114.60 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O238.5 = Games Over 238.5 Points
  • U238.5 = Games Under 238.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 27 34.71 672 178 24.9 6.6 3.4 4.3 0.3 1.1
Nikola Jokic 28 34.63 808 302 28.9 10.8 2.0 12.1 0.8 1.4
Cameron Johnson 27 30.86 319 63 11.8 2.3 1.9 3.6 0.3 0.6

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 28 34.36 526 101 18.8 3.6 0.8 6.6 0.9 1.3
PJ Washington 25 31.91 392 51 15.7 2.0 1.5 7.9 1.4 1.1
Anthony Davis 14 30.86 294 41 21.0 2.9 0.6 11.6 1.6 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

22 Dec NBA
Jazz 112-135 Nuggets
20 Dec NBA
Rockets 115-101 Nuggets
18 Dec NBA
Magic 115-126 Nuggets
15 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-128 Nuggets
11 Dec NBA
Nuggets 136-105 Kings
07 Dec NBA
Nuggets 115-106 Hornets
05 Dec NBA
Nuggets 134-133 Hawks
03 Dec NBA
Nuggets 135-120 Pacers
01 Dec NBA
Mavericks 131-121 Nuggets
29 Nov NBA
Nuggets 130-112 Suns

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

22 Dec NBA
Mavericks 113-119 Pelicans
20 Dec NBA
Mavericks 114-121 76ers
18 Dec NBA
Pistons 114-116 Mavericks
15 Dec NBA
Mavericks 133-140 Jazz
12 Dec NBA
Nets 111-119 Mavericks
06 Dec NBA
Rockets 109-122 Mavericks
05 Dec NBA
Mavericks 111-132 Thunder
03 Dec NBA
Heat 108-118 Mavericks
01 Dec NBA
Mavericks 131-121 Nuggets
29 Nov NBA
Mavericks 114-110 Clippers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 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