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The Dallas Mavericks (8-6) are favorites (-9) in their contest with the Denver Nuggets (9-5) at American Airlines Center on November 18, 2022, which will see two of the NBA’s biggest stars — the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and the Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic — on display. The over/under is set as 216 points in this contest.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 9 points, with sportsbooks listing the Mavericks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Mavericks have -398 odds to pick up the win, while the Nuggets are listed at +315 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 216 points.
Mavericks vs. Nuggets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, November 18, 2022
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSW
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
Mavericks vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
The Mavericks have three wins against the spread in 14 games this season. Dallas has been chosen as the favorite in 13 games this year and has walked away with the win eight times (61.5%) in those games. Mavericks games this year have gone over the total in eight out of 14 opportunities (57.1%).
The Nuggets have six wins against the spread in 14 games this year. Denver has been the moneyline underdog only two other times so far this season, and it split the games. The Nuggets have hit the over 50% of the time this season (seven of 14 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Mavericks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić | 13 | 34.4 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 2.3 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 14 | 17.6 | 3.4 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 3 |
| Christian Wood | 12 | 16.7 | 7.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 13 | 12.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | 14 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
Nuggets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 13 | 20.8 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 13 | 17 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 3.4 |
| Jamal Murray | 13 | 16.5 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Nah’Shon Hyland | 10 | 14.7 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.1 |
| Aaron Gordon | 13 | 14.5 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
Mavericks vs. Nuggets Injury Report
Mavericks: JaVale McGee: Probable (Neck), Maxi Kleber: Out (Back)
Nuggets: Jamal Murray: Out (Health Protocols), Ish Smith: Doubtful (Calf), Aaron Gordon: Questionable (Illness), Nikola Jokic: Out (Health Protocols), Collin Gillespie: Out (Lower Leg)
What you need to know about the Dallas Mavericks
Although Dallas is putting up just 108.6 points per game (fourth-worst in NBA), its defense has been playing really well, as it ranks second-best in the league by ceding 106.3 points per game. Offensively the Mavericks have played better in home games this year, averaging 109.3 points per game, compared to 107.4 per game in away games.
This season, Dallas is making 13.5 treys per game (sixth-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 33.9% (23rd-ranked) from beyond the arc. The Mavericks are attempting 43.9 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 52.4% of the shots they’ve attempted (and 64.3% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 39.9 threes per contest, which are 47.6% of their shots (and 35.7% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Denver Nuggets
On offense Denver is the eighth-ranked squad in the league (116.1 points per game). Defensively it is 19th (114.1 points conceded per game). In 2022-23 the Nuggets are scoring 0.7 fewer points per game at home (115.6) than on the road (116.3).
Denver is seventh in the NBA in 3-pointers made (13.2 per game) and best in 3-point percentage (41.9%). The Nuggets attempt 36.3% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 63.7% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 30.4% of the Nuggets’ buckets are 3-pointers, and 69.6% are 2-pointers.
Mavericks vs. Nuggets Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this game is the Mavericks, and we predict that Nuggets will cover the spread (Mavericks -9). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 216 points.
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