The surging Denver Nuggets look for their eighth win in nine games when they visit the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, December 23.
Both will be playing the second half of a back-to-back, with the visiting Nuggets pegged as 7.5-point favorites in the NBA odds.
My Nuggets vs Mavericks predictions and free NBA picks have Denver avenging a loss to Dallas that started this current streak.
Nuggets vs Mavericks prediction
Nuggets vs Mavericks best bet: Nuggets -7.5 (-105)
The Denver Nuggets are 7-1 over the last eight games, and are pouring in 126.3 points per game over that stretch, shooting 52.4% from the field and a blistering 44.2% from 3-point range.
That’s more than enough to outscore the problems they have on defense, which sits 15th in the league, allowing 116 points per game.
They’re looking for revenge after dropping their only meeting with the Dallas Mavericks this season, a 131-121 defeat on a night when Nikola Jokic dropped 29 points, grabbed 20 boards, and doled out 13 assists.
Dallas has struggled recently, dropping three of four.
Injuries will play a part tonight, as the Mavericks will be without Dereck Lively III (foot), while Max Christie (illness) missed Monday’s loss to the Pelicans and is questionable Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets' Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle) will sit.
Denver is rolling on the road, reeling off 11 straight wins, with eight by double digits. They'll take care of business tonight.
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Nuggets vs Mavericks same-game parlay
Jokic has registered at least 11 dimes in five of his last nine outings, missing a sixth by a single assist. He’s touched double-digit assists in four of his last five against Dallas.
And what about Anthony Davis, who’s been cleaning glass at a blistering rate in December. AD has grabbed at least 12 boards in four straight games and six of his last eight.
Davis had 13 rebounds in the last meeting between these teams.
Nuggets vs Mavericks SGP
- Nuggets -7.5
- Nikola Jokic Over 10.5 assists
- Anthony Davis Over 11.5 rebounds
Our "from downtown" SGP: Murray, Present
Jamal Murray has been lighting it up from downtown of late, going 19-for-36 over his last four games, a sparkling 52.8% shooting percentage from 3-point range.
Cooper Flagg is coming off a 16-point effort in a loss to the Pelicans, marking the first time in five games he’s been held to sub-20 points. He has scored at least 21 points in six of his last nine December games.
Nuggets vs Mavericks SGP
- Nuggets -7.5
- Nikola Jokic Over 10.5 assists
- Anthony Davis Over 11.5 rebounds
- Jamal Murray Over 2.5 threes
- Cooper Flagg Over 19.5 points
Nuggets vs Mavericks odds
- Spread: Nuggets -7.5 (-105) | Mavericks +7.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Nuggets -270 | Mavericks +220
- Over/Under: Over 235.5 (-110) | Under 235.5 (-110)
Nuggets vs Mavericks betting trend to know
Each of Denver's last four home games against the Nuggets have gone Under the total. Find more NBA betting trends for Nuggets vs. Mavericks.
How to watch Nuggets vs Mavericks
| Location | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
| Date | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBC/Peacock |
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