Nuggets vs Mavericks Predictions, Player Props & Best Odds (Jan 14)

By Sascha Paruk in NBA Basketball
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- The Denver Nuggets visit the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night
- Luka Doncic is out and Kyrie Irving is questionable for Dallas, while Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon are all probable for Denver
- See the Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks predictions, player props, and best available odds for Jan. 14
The Denver Nuggets (23-15, 11-8 away, 18-19-1 ATS) and Dallas Mavericks (23-15, 11-8 away, 19-19-1 ATS) will meet for the second time in three days on Tuesday night at American Airlines Center at 8:40 pm CT/9:40 pm ET. The Mavericks remain without Luka Doncic (calf) but could see Kyrie Irving (back) return from a five-game absence. A trio of key Denver players – Nikola Jokic (illness), Jamal Murray (knee), and Aaron Gordon (calf) – are all probable and Tuesday’s NBA odds favor the healthier Nuggets on the road.
Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Predictions
- Nuggets -2.5 (-122) at FanDuel Odds as of Jan. 14. Download the best NBA betting apps to secure promo codes for Tuesday’s slate.FANDUEL SPORTSBOOKLOCK IN PROMOBet $5 & Get $200 in Bonus Bets if Your Bet WinsMust be 21+. T&C Apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
The Nuggets took Dallas’ best Doncic-less punch on Sunday and survived to tell the tale. The Mavericks had the best start imaginable, racing out to a 32-15 lead in the first quarter but Denver had narrowed the gap to just three by halftime and would go onto win 112-101, covering as 5.5-point road chalk.
The Nuggets managed to mount their comeback despite a relatively quiet offensive performance from Nikola Jokic (31.2 PPG, 13.2 RPG, 9.8 APG). The three-time MVP was held to just 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting, but did dominate the glass with 18 rebounds while also dishing out nine assists.
Klay Thompson (14.2 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.0 APG) had a team-high 25 points for Dallas in the loss, going 6-of-13 from beyond the arc. His baker’s dozen of three-point attempts tied his highest total in a Dallas uniform.

It would certainly be a boon to the Dallas offense if Kyrie Irving (24.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 4.9 APG) is able to return. But keep in mind that the eight-time All-Star has missed five straight games due to his back injury. If he’s in the lineup tonight, and that remains a big if, it’s hard to expect him log heavy minutes.
DEN vs DAL Player Props
Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3-Pointers Made |
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Nikola Jokic (DEN) | 28.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 13.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 9.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 1.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) |
Kyrie Irving (DAL) | 24.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 3.5 (Ov -140 | Un +110) | 5.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) | 2.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) |
Jamal Murray (DEN) | 17.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 3.5 (Ov +110 | Un -140) | 5.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 1.5 (Ov -154 | Un -160) |
Michael Porter Jr (DEN) | 16.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 5.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | OFF | 2.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) |
Klay Thompson (DAL) | 16.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 3.5 (Ov +120 | Un -154) | 2.5 (Ov +130 | Un -166) | 3.5 (Ov +124 | Un -160) |
PJ Washington (DAL) | 15.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 7.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) |
Russell Westbrook (DEN) | 14.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 5.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 7.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) | 1.5 (Ov+170 | Un -220) |
Naji Marshall (DAL) | 12.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 3.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov +165 | Un -215) |
Christian Braun (DEN) | 9.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 3.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | OFF | 0.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) |
Aaron Gordon (DEN) | 9.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 3.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | OFF | 0.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) |
Julian Strawther (DEN) | 9.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 7.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) |
Dereck Lively II (DAL) | 8.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 8.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 2.5 (Ov -160 | Un +124) | OFF |
Peyton Watson (DEN) | 8.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 3.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | OFF | 0.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) |
NBA player props from DraftKings on Jan. 14.
Despite his uncertain status, Jokic leads the DEN/DAL player props in points (28.5 O/U), rebounds (13.5 O/U) and assists (9.5 O/U). Kyrie has the highest point total on the Dallas side at 24.5 O/U.
Klay Thompson, who’s taken on a much bigger offensive role since Christmas when Doncic was injured, has the highest three-point total at 3.5 O/U, though the under is favored at -160. Thompson has taken an average of 7.9 three-point attempts per game in eight contests since Doncic went down.
Best Nuggets vs Mavericks Odds
Teams | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Denver Nuggets | -3.5 (-106) at FanDuel | -158 at FanDuel | O 234.0 (-112) at DraftKings |
Dallas Mavericks | +3.5 (-110) at BetMGM | +140 at Caesars | U 234.5 (-110) at bet365 |
Despite the injury questions on both sides, the Nuggets vs Mavericks spread has converged on Denver -3.5 at all sportsbooks. The majority of books, including BetMGM, Caesars, and bet365, list both teams at -110 to cover. But bettors can get a slightly better price on Denver -3.5 at FanDuel, where the Nuggets are -106 to cover the spread.
FanDuel also has the longest odds on Denver to win straight-up, setting the Nuggets at -158 on the moneyline. Caesars has slightly longer odds than all other books on the Dallas moneyline at +140.
The game total is 234.5 at most sites with -110 odds both ways, including bet365, BetMGM, Caesars, and ESPN Bet. DraftKings is the lone exception, lowering the total to 234.0, making it the best option for over bettors.
The NBA public-betting percentages on Tuesday love the Nuggets straight-up; Denver is getting 72% of moneyline handle as of 2:30 pm ET. The public is also hammering the over (82% of game-total handle).
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Sascha has been working in the sports-betting industry since 2014, and quickly paired his strong writing skills with a burgeoning knowledge of probability and statistics. He holds an undergraduate degree in linguistics and a Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia.