The Dallas Mavericks (12-11) and Denver Nuggets (14-9) meet Tuesday at Ball Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Mavericks covered the spread as 3.5-point home favorites 130-111 vs. the Phoenix Suns Monday. G Luka Dončić finished with a game-high 33 points as Dallas improved to 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 home games.
The Mavericks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games.
The Nuggets failed to cover as 1.5 points underdogs 121-106 at the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday. C Nikola Jokić finished with a team-high 32 points and game-highs in rebounds (16) and assists (9) as Denver lost its 2nd consecutive game after winning 4 straight.
The Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss by 11 or more points.
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Mavericks at Nuggets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Nuggets -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +4.5 (-105) | Nuggets -4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Mavericks at Nuggets key injuries
Mavericks
- Not yet submitted
Nuggets
- G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (wrist) questionable
- F Jeff Green (knee) questionable
- F Michael Porter Jr. (heel) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Mavericks at Nuggets picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 114, Mavericks 104
Moneyline
PASS.
The Nuggets (-180) should win, but there is no need to buy them down to the ML when they should cover relatively easily. The Mavericks have been horrible ATS on the road this season and should let up after an impressive win vs. the Suns.
Against the spread
BET NUGGETS -4.5 (-115).
The spread alone tells you what oddsmakers think of the Mavericks away from home. Dallas was a 3.5-point home favorite Monday vs. a Suns team that has the best record in the West and is now a 4.5-point underdog at the Nuggets.
Denver has been great at bouncing back after double-digit losses this season and should do so once again vs. the Mavericks Tuesday. Lay the points.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 222.5 (-110).
Denver plays much better defense at home than on the road. The Nuggets are 26th in defensive efficiency on the road, but their ranking jumps to 11th in the league when playing at Ball Arena.
The Under is 6-1 in Denver’s last 7 home games and 4-1 in its last 5 home games vs. teams with a losing road record.
The Under should hit Tuesday as Denver will have no problem containing a Mavericks team that is due for a let-down loss after defeating the Suns.
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