Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/14

The Denver Nuggets take on the Dallas Mavericks in the middle of the NBA regular season. This game happens at the American Airlines Center on January 14, 2026, at 9:30 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN.

The Nuggets, led by head coach David Adelman, are strong with a record of 27-13. They rank third in the Western Conference and second in the Northwest Division. The Mavericks, with head coach Jason Kidd, have a record of 15-25. They are 12th in the Western Conference and fourth in the Southwest Division.

Nuggets vs Mavericks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks
  • Venue: American Airlines Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Nuggets Spread -1.0 (-108), Mavericks Spread +1.0 (-112), Nuggets MoneyLine -110, Mavericks MoneyLine -110, Over/Under 224.5 (-110)

Denver Nuggets Team Preview

The Denver Nuggets are heading into their next game with a strong record. They recently secured wins against the New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks. Jamal Murray has been a standout player, scoring 35 points against the Pelicans.

The Nuggets’ offensive stats are impressive this season. They lead the league in points per game, field goal percentage, and three-point percentage. However, their defense allows a fair number of points, ranking 20th in points per game allowed.

Injuries could impact the Nuggets in the upcoming game. Nikola Jokić is out with a knee injury, and Jonas Valančiūnas is also sidelined. Cameron Johnson and Christian Braun are questionable, which could affect the team’s performance on the court.

Dallas Mavericks Team Preview

The Dallas Mavericks recently played three games with mixed results. They secured a win against the Brooklyn Nets, 113-105. In that game, Cooper Flagg led the team with 27 points, while Naji Marshall added 22 points and nine assists.

In a tough game against the Chicago Bulls, the Mavericks lost by 18 points, scoring 107. Naji Marshall and Ryan Nembhard were the top contributors, scoring 14 and 16 points, respectively. The team struggled with a field goal percentage of 42.9% in that game.

Cooper Flagg has been a key player for the Mavericks, averaging 19.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Anthony Davis is also a significant presence, though he is currently out due to a finger injury. The Mavericks face challenges with several players on the injury list, including Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum.

BTB Betting Pick

The Nuggets are slight underdogs with a spread of +1.0 (-112), but they have the top offense, scoring 122.7 points per game. The Mavericks, in contrast, score 113.0 points per game. Given the Nuggets’ offensive stats, picking the Nuggets to cover the spread is reasonable, with a projected score of Nuggets 120, Mavericks 115.

The total for the game is set at 224.5. The Nuggets allow 117.5 points per game, while the Mavericks allow 116.8 points per game. Both teams have defensive vulnerabilities, so taking the over on 224.5 (-110) looks promising. The projected total score is 235, indicating a likely high-scoring game.