Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets odds, tips and predictions

The Denver Nuggets (6-3) welcome the Dallas Mavericks (5-4) at Ball Arena on Sunday. The meeting point is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Mavericks vs. Nuggets Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; The Nuggets went 2-1 last season

The Mavericks lost 114-113 to the Phoenix Suns on Friday, failing to maintain themselves as 2.5-point home favorites. They have balanced wins and losses in 6 straight games and have gone 3-3 against the spread (ATS). Overall, the Mavericks are 4-5 ATS this season and 1-1 Straight Up/ATS on the road. Dallas has scored at least 113 points in three straight games but has struggled defensively due to injuries in the frontcourt.

After losing three of their first five games, the Nuggets won four straight, two of them by just 2 points. Denver has covered 4 of its last 5 games. The team earned a 135-122 home win against the Miami Heat on Friday and left the race as 3-point home favorites. The Nuggets are 4-5 ATS on the season and 3-3 ATS at home. They have been on fire offensively, scoring 120 points in 6 of their last 7 games while jumping out to a 6-1 lead.

Mavericks at Nuggets odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Nuggets -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
• Against the spread: Mavericks +4.5 (-115) | Nuggets -4.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mavericks at Nuggets: Key injuries

outsider

• G Luka Doncic (groin) questionable
• F Maxi glue (thigh) doubtful
• C Dereck Lively II (shoulder) doubtful
• F PJ Washington (knee) doubtful

Nuggets

• G Aaron Gordon (Calf) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Mavericks at Nuggets tips and predictions

forecast

Nuggets 123, Mavericks 115

Money line

HAPPEN.

There is no value here, especially since Doncic is questionable. Even if he plays, the Mavericks are likely to fail if he isn’t at 100%.

The Nuggets are also not worth playing as big home favorites.

Against the spread

BETTING NUGGETS -4.5 (-105).

The Nuggets’ offense is difficult to slow down and the Mavericks haven’t had much interest on defense in recent games. Denver scored 124 points on Wednesday against the Thunder – by far the team with the best defensive rating in the NBA. The Nuggets have scored at least 121 points in 4 straight games and have covered 4 of their last 5.

The Mavericks have played 5 home games in a row and are just 1-1 on the road/ATS. They have been uncharacteristically poor defensively, allowing at least 114 points in two of their last three games. With several key weapons injured, it could be difficult for Dallas to keep up offensively. It is also 3-5 ATS in its last 8 games.

That is, take NUGGETS -4.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET OVER 231.5 (-110).

Both teams are finding their rhythm offensively. The Mavericks have scored at least 119 points in two of their last three games and are 12th in the league in offensive rating. Dallas also has the second-lowest turnover rate and is therefore able to at least end possessions with shots.

The Nuggets are in the top 10 in offensive rating and are on a 7-0 run to the over. Their defense weakened last week, allowing at least 119 points in three straight games. Expect points and back OVER 231.5 (-110).

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