The Denver Nuggets (27-13) and Dallas Mavericks (15-25) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET from American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game will broadcast live on ESPN.
The Mavericks are 1.5-point favorites over the Nuggets on the spread (Mavericks -1.5), with the over/under set at 224.5 total points. Dallas is a -120 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Denver is +100 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nuggets vs. Mavericks predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, January 14.
Nuggets vs Mavericks Prediction
- Nuggets vs Mavericks pick: Mavericks Moneyline / Aaron Gordon 15+ Points (+135)
My Mavericks vs. Nuggets best bet is a same game parlay combining Dallas moneyline and Aaron Gordon 15+ points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nuggets vs Mavericks Odds
| Nuggets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 224.5 -110o / -110u | +100 |
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 224.5 -110o / -110u | -120 |
Nuggets vs Mavericks NBA Preview
The Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks will meet in the Lone Star State on Wednesday night.
Denver enters the game with a strong 27-13 record despite dealing with key injuries.
Nikola Jokic has not suited up for the Nuggets since December 29 against the Miami Heat. Jokic still leads Denver with 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and 11.0 assists per game.
Jason Kidd’s team has posted an early-season record of 15-25. The Mavericks currently sit 2.5 games out of the final play-in spot in the Western Conference.
Anthony Davis will miss the next month-plus as he recovers from a finger injury. Davis leads the team with 20.4 points per game. Rookie Cooper Flagg has averaged 19.1 points and 6.4 assists per game.
Nuggets vs Mavericks Prediction, Betting Analysis
Mavericks Moneyline
We’ll trust the home team tonight.
The Mavericks have been much better at home this season, posting an 11-10 record compared to just 4-14 on the road.
Denver continues to battle key injuries, as the Nuggets will be without Nikola Jokic, Cam Johnson and Jonas Valančiūnas, with Christian Braun also listed as a game-time decision.
I expect the Mavs to get up for this one and steal a win at home.
Aaron Gordon 15+ Points
We’ll team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop.
Aaron Gordon has cashed this line in three of his last five games and is back to playing his normal minutes after returning from injury.
Gordon should see an expanded offensive role with Denver remaining shorthanded.
Our Action Pro Report projects him for 21.3 points tonight.
Nuggets vs Mavericks Parlay Picks
- Mavericks Moneyline
- Aaron Gordon 15+ Points
Parlay Payout: +135
