Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks 1/14/25 – A thrilling Western Conference clash between the Denver Nuggets (23-15) and the Dallas Mavericks (22-17) is on the schedule for Tuesday, January 14, 2025. With 4 wins and a single loss in their last five games, the Nuggets have also managed to keep their playoff hopes alive. While the Nuggets prepare to face the Mavericks who recently suffered a loss. You cannot go wrong with that as both teams will be ready and willing to entertain the fans with great basketball. Join us for our free picks and predictions where we cover the Denver vs Dallas game and more details about it.
| When: | Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 9:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
| TV: | TNT, truTV, Max |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
AG's first game since Christmas and he didn't miss a beat
13 PTS (86 FG%) / 6 REB / 2 AST / 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/k8kyqmjVoL
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) January 13, 2025
Denver enters as five-point road favorites with a moneyline of -205, while Dallas is a +170 underdog. The total is set at 230.5, with betting trends favoring the under for both teams in recent games. Bettors eyeing the spread should note Denver’s impressive 4-1 ATS record over their last five games, compared to Dallas’ troubling 1-7 ATS slump.
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Nuggets | -5 (-110) | Over 230.5 (-110) | -205 |  |
| Mavericks | +5 (-110) | Under 230.5 (-110) | +170 | |
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Michael Porter Jr. (SF) vs. Klay Thompson (SG)
Michael Porter Jr. has emerged as one of the most reliable links in the chain for the Nuggets in the ongoing season, scoring an average of 18.8 points and grabbing 6.6 rebounds. His shooting percentage is poised to increase as he leads the pack in NBA with an impressive 49.9 percent field goal percentage. That said, his contributions as a defensive player leave some desire with only 0.4 blocks per game. Given the Dallas team’s greater reliance and emphasis on perimeter shots, Porter’s defensive output may prove to be vital.
Moving to Mavericks, three point shooter Klay Thompson has been averaging 14.2 points per game with an impressive three point percentage of 37.4. Compared to Thompson’s prime, he is fewer points but makes slightly up for this with his propensity for outbursts. Thompson has virtually lost all his defensive resilience, and this will provide opportunities for Denver’s efficient offense to dominate
Denver Nuggets: Dominating the Competition
Denver’s offensive prowess is evident considering they have won four of the last five played matches. One of their match wins includes a strong counter over Dallas on January 12th resulting in a score of 112-101. Other notable wins include a strong 124-105 over Brooklyn and 126-103 against the Clippers. Despite losing a lone match to Boston, Denver still averages 120.4 points scored per match which puts the team through a good rhythm. Remembering why the pace remains important, the team’s averaged score which now recalls 45.5 rebounds per match would further help with forceful breaks.
Dallas Mavericks: Searching for Consistency
The Mavericks have not been performing well lately, with a 2-3 record in their previous five games. Their wins against Portland and the Lakers were impressive, yet losses to Cleveland, Memphis, and Denver have displayed inconsistency. The presence of Klay Thompson and Luka Dončić has elevated the Dallas offense’s scoring average to 116.1 points per game. Nevertheless, their weak defense and an astonishing 1-7 ATS record have proven costly. If they wish to alter the tide, they would need to make their defense stronger and take advantage of being at home.
Trends
Denver Nuggets Betting Trends
Denver are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games.
Denver are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Denver are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Dallas.
Denver are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Trends
Dallas are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’ last 7 games.
Dallas are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games.
Dallas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’ last 5 games when playing at home against Denver.
Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Prediction
Considering the Nuggets’ strong performance and the defensive difficulties being faced by Dallas, it seems most appropriate to select Denver. They have a lot of depth, the road with good success, led by Michael Porter Jr. Dallas, however, has a lot of problems on the defensive end and needs to solve these challenges if they hope to be competitive in the market.
For those looking to bet, it is worth saying that there is some value regarding Denver’s spread at -5 while the total at 230.5 seems to hold the under due to the trends of both teams. This high-profile matchup prediction should help Denver take charge in what will be another close encounter. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Score Prediction: Denver Nuggets 114, Dallas Mavericks 106.
