The Mavericks will play the Nuggets on Monday, December 18th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 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
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets set for Monday, December 18th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 94.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Denver Nuggets is 94.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 9-4 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets start this matchup with a 10-2 record as a home team. They now rank 3rd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 6th (119.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Denver Nuggets stand at 15th averaging 114.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.1 points against the Dallas Mavericks, ranking them 9th in the league. The Denver Nuggets currently rank 24th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 110.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks have notched a 5-2 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Denver Nuggets possess a 2-2 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 16-9 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 17-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrrr, mateys! The Dallas Mavericks be sailin' into Denver's territory tonight...
The fans in the Nuggets' arena be rowdy and raucous, like a pack of wild sea dogs...
The Mavericks be holdin' a 16-9 record, while the Nuggets be at 17-10...
In their division, the Mavericks be dominatin' at 5-2, while the Nuggets be strugglin' at 2-2...
The Mavericks be scorin' 119.9 points per game, while the Nuggets be at 114.7...
So hoist the anchor and set sail, me hearties, for a thrilling showdown...
See you courtside at today's game, where the Mavericks battle the Nuggets...
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And look at this game's prop bets below, for a chance to strike gold!
Best Mavericks at Nuggets Odds
| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -8.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +8.5 -114 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 238.5 -109 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 238.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +280 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Mavericks
Nuggets
12/18/23 9:10pm EST | +8.5 -115-8.5 -105 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +8.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -8.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Mavericks
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
12/18/23 9:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 115.5 o -105115.5 u -120Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 123.5 o -115123.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -14013.5 u +105Bet |
Dante Exum
Points Scored
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u +100Bet |
Dante Exum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick Jones Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -14516.5 u +110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Derrick Jones Jr
Points Scored
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Grant Williams
Points Scored
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Grant Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -110Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Points Scored
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 54.5 o -10554.5 u -125Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 34.5 o -12534.5 u -105Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 u -120Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 27.5 o -14527.5 u +110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 50.5 o -12550.5 u -105Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at DEN 12/18/23 9:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -130Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x - Denver Nuggets | 57 | 25 | 0.695 | +7.0 | 33-8 | 24-17 | 10-6 | 33-19 | 114.9 | 109.6 | +5.3 | W1 | 6-4 |
| y - Dallas Mavericks | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +14.0 | 25-16 | 25-16 | 11-5 | 31-21 | 117.9 | 115.6 | +2.3 | L2 | 7-3 |
Dallas Mavericks & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Dallas Mavericks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Mavericks | +1600 Bet | +1400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Nuggets | +300 Bet | +250 Bet |
Dallas Mavericks & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, December 18th, 2023 at 9:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.