Luka Doncic leads the Dallas Mavericks (3-4) against the Denver Nuggets (3-4) after putting up 33 points in an 113-100 win over the Rockets. The Mavericks are 3-point underdogs in the game on Thursday, January 7, 2021, which tips at 10:00 PM ET on TNT. The matchup’s over/under is set at 225.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -3 | -110 | -110 | 225 | -110 | -110 |
Head to Head
Denver has a 6-4 record in the last 10 head-to-head matchups against Dallas.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2020 | – | Mavericks | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 113-97 DAL |
| 1/8/2020 | Mavericks | Mavericks | -4.5 | 220.5 | -178 | 147 | Regular Season | 107-106 DEN |
| 10/29/2019 | Nuggets | Nuggets | -5.5 | 212 | -232 | 186 | Regular Season | 109-106 DAL |
| 3/14/2019 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 100-99 DEN |
| 2/22/2019 | – | Mavericks | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 114-104 DEN |
| 12/18/2018 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 126-118 DEN |
| 3/6/2018 | – | Mavericks | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 118-107 DAL |
| 1/27/2018 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 91-89 DEN |
| 1/16/2018 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 105-102 DEN |
| 12/4/2017 | – | Mavericks | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 122-105 DAL |
Nuggets Betting Information
- Denver has struggled against the spread, going 2-5 on the year.
- When favored by at least 3 points, the Nuggets have struggled to a 2-3 record ATS this season.
- More often than not, Denver and its foes have united to reach the over, cashing in on 6 of 7 chances this season.
Mavericks Betting Information
- Dallas has covered the spread in fewer than half of its games, going 3-4 ATS.
- The Mavericks have not fared well as a 3-point underdog, going 0-2 against the spread when they are at least 3-point underdogs.
- Dallas and its opponents have hit the over in fewer than half of their games this year — 2 of 7 (28.6%).
Over/Under Analysis
- The Nuggets and their opponents have totaled at least 225 points — this matchup’s point total — in 36 of seven opportunities (514.3%) this year.
- Dallas has played in two games this year (out of seven total matchups — 28.6% of opportunities) where they combined with their opponents to score more than 225 points.
- The two teams average a combined 0.3 less points per game (224.7) than this game’s over/under of 225 points.
- Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 221.1 points per game, 3.9 fewer than the over/under in this matchup.
- The Nuggets’ average point total in outings this year is 233, eight points higher than the total in this game.
- Mavericks games this season have averaged an over/under of 212.9 points, 12.1 less than the point total in this matchup.
Nuggets Leaders
- The Nuggets points, rebounds and assists leader is Nikola Jokic. He puts up 24.1 points per game and adds 11.9 rebounds and 11.9 assists.
- Jamal Murray is the top three-point shooter for the Nuggets, knocking down 2.7 per game.
- Jokic leads the team with 1.4 steals per game. PJ Dozier collects 0.9 blocks a contest to pace Denver.
Mavericks Leaders
- Doncic leads the Mavericks in all things points, rebounds and assists, putting up 25.8 points, 9.0 pulling down rebounds and handing out 7.2 assists per game.
- Tim Hardaway Jr. is tops from three-point range for the Mavericks, knocking down 3.4 threes per game.
- Dallas’ James Johnson has the top spot on the team’s steals leaderboard with 1.4 per game and Maxi Kleber is first in blocks with 0.6 per game.
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