The Denver Nuggets'(9-6) play the 2nd game of 2 at the Dallas Mavericks'(9-6) Sunday at American Airlines Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Mavericks'odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nuggets are on a 2-game skid, including a 127-99 loss as 10-point underdogs at the Mavericks Friday. The lack of defense hurt Denver as it was outscored in every quarter, including 44-28 in the 2nd. It didn’t help that 3 starters were out — leading scorer C Nikola Jokic (20.8 points per game) and PG Jamal Murray (16.5 PPG) were in health and safety protocols, while F Aaron Gordon (14.5 PPG) didn’t play due to a non-COVID 19 illness.
Dallas wraps up a 5-game homestand in which is it 3-1 straight up but just 1-3 against the spread (1-3). G Luka Doncic carried the Mavs in the Friday victory — the lone cover in the stand — finishing with 33 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, while F Christian Wood added 28 points off the bench.
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