Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 12, 2025

The Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks matchup is one of nine games scheduled for Sunday. Denver is fourth in the Western Conference with a 22-15 record, while Dallas is fifth with a 22-16 record.

The two teams have played each other 191 times, with the Mavs holding a 98-93 lead. This will be their third game this season before playing again Tuesday for the final time this regular season. The series is tied 1-1 so far.

They last played on Nov. 22, when Dallas won 123-120 behind Naji Marshall’s 26 points off of the bench. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 33 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists.

Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks game details and odds

The Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks game is scheduled for 3 p.m. EST on Sunday, Jan. 12, at American Airlines Center. The matchup will be broadcast locally on KFAA and Altitude. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Nuggets (-170) vs. Mavericks (+145)

Spread: Nuggets (-4) vs. Mavericks (+4)

Total (O/U): Nuggets -110 (o228.5) vs. Mavericks -110 (u228.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks preview

The two times they played this season have been really competitive as they were separated by a combined five points. This shows the competitive nature of the Western Conference and how each win can change the standings. If Denver was to lose today, it would switch places with Dallas.

The Nuggets are coming off of a 124-105 blowout win against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. Both Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook had triple-doubles in the win. Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds, while Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

The Mavs are going through a testing time as both of their superstars in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are out with injuries. They are, however, on a two-game winning streak. Dallas is coming off of wins against the LA Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers.

In Thursday’s 117-111 win against Portland, the Mavs were led by double-doubles from P.J. Washington (23 points and 14 rebounds) and Dereck Lively II (21 points and 16 rebounds). Jaden Hardy had 25 bench points.

Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks betting props

Nikola Jokic’s points total is set at 30.5. Jokic has scored 35 points or more in three straight games. While the Mavs have a good defensive unit, keeping Jokic under 31 points is a tough task. Bet on the over.

Klay Thompson’s points total is set at 14.5. He had just three points against Portland, so expect a bounceback game. Take a risk and go over.

Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks prediction

The oddsmakers slightly favor Denver to win in Dallas. We expect the same as the Mavs are down bad with injuries to key players. This should be a low-scoring game with the team total staying just under 228.5 points.