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The Denver Nuggets will visit the Dallas Mavericks for the first time this season on Friday, November 18th.
The 9-5 Nuggets are currently tied for second in the Western Conference, thanks in large part to a top-ten offensive unit. Denver currently ranks eighth in points per game and sixth in offensive rating. Their defense, however, has not had the same success, ranking 19th in opponents points per game and 24th in defensive rating.
The Mavericks are currently one game behind Denver at 8-6, however, they are tied for seventh in a crowded Western Conference. While Dallas has had offensive struggles, they have had an elite defense thus far. The Mavericks' offense ranks 27th in points per game and 13th in offensive rating. However, their defense is second in opponents points per game and fifth in defensive rating.
Denver is just 4-4 on the road, while Dallas is 7-2 at home.
Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks Match Details
Fixture: Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks
Date and Time: Friday, November 18, 8:30 p.m. EST
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
The Nuggets will be without back-to-back MVP center Nikola Jokic and starting point guard Jamal Murray, as both players are in the league's health and safety protocols. Starting power forward Aaron Gordon is questionable due to illness, while point guard Ish Smith is doubtful due to a right calf strain. Rookie point guard Collin Gillespie, who is yet to make his NBA debut, remains out as he recovers from surgery after fracturing his lower left leg.
The Dallas Mavericks will be without Maxi Kleber as he remains out with a lower back contusion. Starting small forward Reggie Bullock is questionable with a neck strain, while JaVale McGee is likely to return from a neck strain after missing three games.
Denver vs. Dallas Injury Report
Nuggets vs. Mavericks Betting Odds and Spread
Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks Starting 5s
Nuggets - PG Bones Hyland, SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SF Michael Porter Jr., PF Jeff Green, C DeAndre Jordan
Mavericks - PG Luka Doncic, SG Spencer Dinwiddie, SF Reggie Bullock, PF Dorian Finney-Smith, C Dwight Powell
Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Prediction
The Nuggets could be without three of their five starters as they visit the Dallas Mavericks. Additionally, Luka Doncic will return for Dallas after missing their previous game to rest. Expect Dallas to cover the spread against a depleted Nuggets squad.
Prediction: Dallas Mavericks -9 (-110)
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