Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction and Preview | Nov. 10, 2024
The Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets matchup is one of 11 games scheduled for NBA Sunday. The Mavericks are coming off a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns, while the Nuggets beat the Miami Heat in their previous game.
Dallas was less than a second away from sending the game into overtime when Daniel Gafford fouled Jusuf Nurkic with 0.8 seconds left. Nurkic made one of the two free throws for the 114-113 win. It was the Mavericks' fourth loss of the season, and they are likely playing without Luka Doncic on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets have now won four in a row after a rough start to the campaign. They defeated the visiting Heat 135-122 on Friday night in a rematch of the 2023 NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic dropped another triple-double to lead Denver to their sixth win.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets game details, odds, preview, betting tips and prediction
The Mavericks-Nuggets game is scheduled for an 8:00 p.m. EST tip-off at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. It will be televised locally on KFAA in Dallas and Altitude in Denver.
Fans can also watch the game via live streaming on the NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are both paid subscriptions.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets odds
Moneyline: Mavericks (+170) vs. Nuggets (--207)
Spread: Mavericks +5.5 (-112) vs. Nuggets -5.5 (-108)
Total (O/U): Mavericks o233.5 (-110) vs. Nuggets u233.5 (-110)
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets preview
Sunday's game will be the 190th regular season meeting between the Mavericks and Nuggets since their very first one back on Oct. 15, 1980. The Mavs are slightly ahead in the all-time head-to-head matchup 97-92. The Nuggets won last season's series 2-1.
The matchup has been even in the past 10 games, with five wins each for the Nuggets and Mavericks. However, Denver has the homecourt advantage for the game, as well as Dallas potentially not having Luka Doncic available due to a groin injury.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets betting tips
Kyrie Irving has an over/under of 24.5 points, which is slightly lower than his season average of 23.67 points per game. Irving will easily score at least 25 points, especially if Luka Doncic is ruled out. Bet on Irving to go over, but you need to monitor the injury reports ahead of tonight's game.
Nikola Jokic is favored to go over 27.5 points, which is lower than his average this season of 28.9 PPG. There's a chance that the Nuggets will blow the game open with Doncic possibly not playing, so take the risk and bet on Jokic to take it easy and score less than 28 points.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets prediction
The Nuggets are favored to beat the Mavericks at home on Sunday night. With the injuries piling up for Dallas, it's easy to put the money on Denver for this one. Prediction is a win for the Nuggets, and they'll cover the spread and the total will be over 233.5 points.