The Nuggets will play the Mavericks on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks will tip-off on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Denver Nuggets come to this game with a 96.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, is currently 86.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 15-7 away team record. They now rank 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks come to the floor sporting a 11-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets currently rank 1st (122.7) for average points scored per game. The Dallas Mavericks stand 23rd, averaging 113.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.5 points against the Denver Nuggets, ranking them 9th in the league. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks currently rank 10th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 4-1 Western Northwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, come to the game with a 3-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 26-13 overall record, while the Dallas Mavericks have a 15-25 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Nuggets face the Mavericks in Dallas...get ready for a wild showdown on Wednesday night at the arena. The Nuggets are ready to plunder another victory on the road...while the Mavericks are looking to defend their home court. With a 26-13 record, the Nuggets are a force to be reckoned with...but the Mavericks are not to be underestimated, despite their 15-25 standing. It's a clash of titans as the Nuggets lead their division...while the Mavericks are looking to climb the ranks in theirs. Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...grab your grog and get ready for a basketball battle like no other. Prepare to witness a fierce battle between these two NBA teams...as they fight for supremacy on the court of the Dallas Mavericks. This game promises to be a high-scoring affair...as both teams have been lighting up the scoreboard all season long. So hoist the anchor and set sail for a thrilling showdown...as the Nuggets and Mavericks clash in a battle for basketball glory. It's sure to be a game you won't want to miss!
Best Nuggets at Mavericks Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Mavericks are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Denver Nuggets are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Mavericks are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Denver Nuggets are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Nuggets
Mavericks
1/14/26 9:40pm EST | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Denver Nuggets underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Dallas Mavericks favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks Prop Bets
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Nuggets
Mavericks
Game to Overtime
1/14/26 9:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 112.5 o -110112.5 u -115Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 110.5 o -115110.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -118Bet |
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Bruce Brown Jr
Points Scored
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Christian Braun
Points Scored
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1189.5 u -115Bet |
Cooper Flagg
Points Scored
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
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Jalen Pickett
Points Scored
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -125Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
Klay Thompson
Points Scored
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Naji Marshall
Points Scored
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
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PJ Washington
Points Scored
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 29.5 o +10529.5 u -140Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -118Bet |
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Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -130Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at DAL 1/14/26 9:40pm EST | 39.5 o -12539.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 33 | 19 | 0.635 | +7.5 | 14-10 | 19-9 | 4-2 | 19-9 | 120.1 | 116.2 | +3.9 | L3 | 4-6 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 19 | 31 | 0.380 | +20.5 | 14-15 | 5-15 | 3-7 | 11-21 | 113.8 | 116.5 | -2.7 | L5 | 4-6 |
Denver Nuggets & Dallas Mavericks Futures Odds
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Game
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