Mavericks Eye Spread Cover vs Defending Champs
Mavericks vs Nuggets Betting Odds
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks look to cover another betting spread on the road, and Mavericks vs Nuggets betting odds have them as big underdogs.
Even though the Dallas Mavericks roster isn’t as strong as it could be, without the likes of Kyrie Irving and Maxi Kleber, Doncic is the difference.
The Nuggets have an impressive home record, which is why they’re the +7.5 favorites to win.
Mavericks vs Nuggets 
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Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Streaming: NBA TV
Bettors Cashing with Mavs
The Mavericks have a 4-1 record over their last five NBA games, and it was good to see them bounce back from a loss with a 131-120 win over Portland.
Doncic is doing the heavy lifting, as always, with 32.7 points per game. The Serbian superstar is shooting just under 50 percent from the field, and he’s good enough to carry them against the Nuggets.
He comes off a 40-point effort against Portland.
“It’s everybody, it’s not just me. All my teammates helped me get to that.” Doncic said. “In the first half I just went for it because they didn’t double me. And in the second half they doubled me, so we just played out of that.”
There hasn’t been much support for the Mavericks with Mavericks vs Nuggets betting odds. They are significant underdogs, but they have been a much better bet than their opponents in 2023.
They are 14-11 against the spread overall and 9-4 on the road. That’s an impressive road record, and it’s why the Mavericks could feature in our NBA predictions.
The only thing going against them is their first meeting against the Nuggets. They lost 125-114 on the road, so they need to turn that around.
Nuggets Suddenly Struggling at Home
The Nuggets were 9-0 at home before losing two of their last three at Ball Arena.
It’s a concerning sign, especially their 114-106 loss to Houston two weeks ago. That was a poor loss as the defending NBA champions, and they come off a 118-117 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
However, Mavericks vs Nuggets betting odds suggest they’re going to be tough to beat in this situation.
Given their 10-2 home record, we thought bettors would have cashed more frequently, but they are only 6-6 ATS at home and 11-16 overall.
Most of that has to do with being overpriced. There is a lot of respect for the Nuggets following their championship win, and we’re seeing that with betting markets against the Mavericks.
Covering a -7.5 line is tough, especially against a 16-9 NBA team. The Nuggets are 17-10 and slightly down the ranks in the NBA West standings. They are third in the Northwest standings behind Minnesota and OKC, so there is ground to make up.
In Doncic We Trust
We’re not betting against Doncic, who is leading the Mavericks with great confidence.
There is a good belief that he can lead them to the promised land, and although that hasn’t worked in the past, his teammates are doing enough when he’s not on the floor.
Mavericks vs Nuggets betting odds are in favor of the Mavericks covering the spread, and we think there could be solid betting support for the visitors on game night.
We also expect a high-scoring game, so the 238.5 line is enticing. The Mavericks scored 131 points in their most recent effort, and there is less and less defense being played in the Western Conference this year.
Denver can also light up the scoring board, so include over 238.5 in your NBA picks for Monday’s game.
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