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The Denver Nuggets<\/a> (21-7) and Dallas Mavericks<\/a> (11-19) meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET (NBC) from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s<\/a> NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Mavericks lead 1-0<\/p>\n The Nuggets throttled the Utah Jazz<\/a> 135-112 Monday, covering as a 20.5-point home favorite with the Under (250) cashing. Four Denver players scored at least 20 points, with G Jamal Murray leading the way with 27 on 8-for-16 shooting. The Nuggets have won 7 of their last 8 games but 5-3 against the spread (ATS) in that span. They are 17-11 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n The Mavericks lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 119-113 on Monday, failing to cover as a 4-point road underdog. The Under (244) hit. Dallas was led by F Anthony Davis, who scored 35 points and hauled in 17 rebounds. The Mavericks have performed much better of late, going 6-4 over their last 10 games and covering in each victory. They are 14-16 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a>Nuggets at Mavericks odds<\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Mavericks +225 (bet $100 to win $225)Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -6.5 (-115) | Mavericks +6.5 (-105)Over\/Under (O\/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Nuggets at Mavericks key injuries<\/p>\n Nuggets<\/p>\n (Not yet submitted — below was for Monday’s game)<\/p>\n G\u00a0Christian Braun\u00a0(ankle) outF\u00a0Aaron Gordon\u00a0(hamstring) out<\/p>\n Mavericks<\/p>\n (Not yet submitted — below was for Monday’s game)<\/p>\n G\u00a0Max Christie\u00a0(illness) questionableG\u00a0Dante Exum\u00a0(knee) outG\u00a0Kyrie Irving\u00a0(knee) outF\u00a0Dereck Lively II\u00a0(foot) out<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nuggets at Mavericks picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Nuggets 124, Mavericks 118<\/p>\n PASS.<\/p>\n The Nuggets (-275) are the more talented side and should come out on top, but they are too pricey to consider here.<\/p>\n BET MAVERICKS +6.5 (-105).<\/p>\n The Mavericks are surging at home, having won 4 straight games at American Airlines Center. Those haven’t been easy wins either, having taken down the 23-6 Detroit Pistons and 17-9 Houston Rockets in that stretch. Dallas has covered in each of those games and is 6-2 ATS in its past 8 home games.<\/p>\n The Nuggets will take to the road after a 4-game home stretch, and they have gone just 1-2 ATS in their last 3 away games. Denver’s defense has flatlined, allowing 112 or more points in 4 straight games. With Davis, Dallas has the size to battle C Nikola Jokic, as well.<\/p>\n Expect this one to be close and back MAVERICKS +6.5 (-105).<\/p>\n BET OVER 235.5 (-110).<\/p>\n Both teams are trending toward the Over and have efficient scoring weapons. The Mavericks have gone Over in 5 of their last 7 games and have scored at least 111 points in all 7 contests. Their offense has been efficient and consistent over the past few weeks.<\/p>\n The Nuggets have gone 10-3 O\/U in their last 13 games. 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