Predictions, Player Props, and Best Odds for Nuggets vs Mavericks Game on January 14th

• 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. 

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

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

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).

The Denver Nuggets will face off against the Dallas Mavericks on January 14th in what promises to be an exciting matchup between two Western Conference powerhouses. Both teams have been playing well as of late, with the Nuggets currently sitting in the fourth spot in the conference standings and the Mavericks not far behind in sixth place.

When it comes to predictions for this game, it’s always difficult to say for certain how things will play out on the court. However, based on recent performances and key matchups, it’s likely that this game will be a close one. The Nuggets will be looking to their star player, Nikola Jokic, to lead the way and continue his impressive season so far. On the other side, the Mavericks will be relying on their dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis to carry them to victory.

In terms of player props, there are a few key players to keep an eye on in this game. For the Nuggets, look for Jokic to have a big night in terms of points, rebounds, and assists. He has been putting up MVP-caliber numbers all season and will be a handful for the Mavericks to contain. For the Mavericks, Doncic is always a threat to put up a triple-double, so keep an eye on his stat line throughout the game.

When it comes to betting odds, the Nuggets are currently favored to win this game by a slim margin. However, the Mavericks have been playing well and could easily pull off an upset on their home court. If you’re looking to place a bet on this game, it might be worth considering taking the Mavericks with the points or looking at some player props for Jokic or Doncic.

Overall, this matchup between the Nuggets and Mavericks is sure to be a thrilling game with plenty of star power on display. Keep an eye on key players like Jokic, Doncic, and Porzingis as they battle it out on the court for what should be a closely contested game. And don’t forget to check out the latest betting odds and player props to make your viewing experience even more exciting.