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The Dalas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets matchup is one of nine NBA games scheduled on Monday. This is the first time that these two teams will be squaring off in the 2025-26 season.
Heading into this matchup, the Nuggets (14-5) are in fourth place in the Western Conference standings, right in the thick of things with the likes of the LA Lakers (15-4) and the Houston Rockets (13-4). Meanwhile, the Mavericks (6-15) are striving to climb to a more respectable position even as they battle injuries to several key players on their rotation.
Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction
Moneyline: Mavericks (+415) vs Nuggets (-456)
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Spread: Mavericks (+10.5) vs Nuggets (-10.5)
Total: Mavericks -111 (o232.5) vs Nuggets -103 (u232.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Preview
On Saturday, the Mavericks halted a three-game skid by defeating the LA Clippers 114-110. That night, Cooper Flagg became the youngest player to score 35 points in an NBA game, breaking a record that had been previously held by LeBron James.
The Nuggets, on the other hand, have won two of their last three games. This weekend, they blew out the Phoenix Suns 130-112. Nikola Jokic had a near triple-double with 26 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists.
Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Predicted Starting 5s
Mavericks
PG: Ryan Nembhard | SG: Max Christie | SF: Cooper Flagg | PF: Anthony Davis | C: Dwight Powell
Nuggets
PG: Jamal Murray | SG: Cameron Johnson | SF: Peyton Watson | PF: Spencer Jones | C: Nikola Jokic
Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Betting Tips
Anthony Davis' point total is set at 19.5, which is right around his season average of 19.3 points per game. Nikola Jokic's point total is set at 29.5, which is slightly above his season average of 29.0 points per outing.
Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets are projected to win this home game against the Mavericks. Even as Davis makes his presence felt to salvage Dallas' season, Denver has certainly been the sharper team thus far in the 2025-26 campaign.
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