The Dallas Mavericks (23-49) and Denver Nuggets (45-28) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The game will broadcast live on KFAA.
The Nuggets are 11.5-point favorites over the Mavericks on the spread against (Nuggets -11.5), with the over/under set at 245.5 total points. Denver is a -675 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Dallas is +490 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mavericks vs. Nuggets predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, March 25.
Mavericks vs Nuggets Prediction, Pick
- Mavericks vs Nuggets pick: Nikola Jokic 11+ Assists (-115)
My Nuggets vs. Mavericks best bet is on Nikola Jokic to record 11 or more assists. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Mavericks vs Nuggets Odds
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+11.5 -102 | 245.5 -105o / -115u | +490 |
| Nuggets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-11.5 -118 | 245.5 -105o / -115u | -675 |
Mavericks vs Nuggets NBA Preview
The Mavericks actually boast a 2-1 record against the Nuggets this season, but their roster has undergone some significant changes since the trade deadline.
Anthony Davis played in each of Dallas's wins over Denver. Now he's a Washington Wizard after being made the centerpiece of an eight-player blockbuster trade.
That move has left the Mavericks without a suitable counter for Nikola Jokic. Losing one of the few frontcourt players who can truly go toe-to-toe with the big man will likely make a major difference on both sides of the ball.
Cooper Flagg is enjoying plenty of offensive success in his rookie season, but could use some defensive support amid his team's four-game losing streak. Especially when taking on the league's highest-scoring offense on the road.
Denver is averaging a league-high 120.9 points per game and eclipsed 120 points in a third consecutive win against the Suns on Tuesday. As usual, its offensive success was powered by Jokic's all-around game.
Jokic notched 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 17 assists against the Suns and will enter Wednesday's game averaging 29.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 13.5 assists against Dallas.
He's likely to put up another monster stat line matched up against Daniel Gafford as opposed to Davis in his third meeting with the Mavericks this season.
The three-time MVP's ball distribution has reached new heights this month and appears set to dice up the Dallas once again.
Caleb Martin (heel) has been ruled out for the Mavericks, while Brandon Williams (concussion) and Gafford (shoulder) are listed as questionable. Peyton Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out for the Nuggets.
Mavericks vs Nuggets Predictions, Betting Analysis
Jokic is averaging a season-high 11.3 assists per game in March. He's tallied 147 dimes this month, with three games left to top his season-high mark of 154 from this past November.
Dallas's bottom-10 scoring defense allows 119.0 points per game. Only the Bulls, Jazz, and Wizards allow more assists per game (28.3).
The league's assist leader is in a great spot after recording 12 or more assists in seven of his previous 10 games.
Pick: Nikola Jokic 11+ Assists (-115)
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