Nuggets vs. Mavericks Betting Preview (March 13, 2021)

The Nuggets picked up right where they left off following the All-Star break. They are looking to win their fifth game in a row as they begin a five-game homestand. The Mavericks are going to try and play spoiler.

Let’s dive into the different markets out there for Colorado sports bettors in our Nuggets vs. Mavericks betting preview, complete with the best odds, picks, and predictions.

Nuggets vs. Mavericks Betting Preview

This game is going to be a battle between two of the NBA’s best and two of the best European players of a generation — Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. Although Doncic dropped in odds, he and Jokic are two of the guys in the mix for MVP right now.

The Mavericks have won six of their last eight games and are making a charge in the Western Conference. Entering Saturday’s game, the Mavericks are behind the Nuggets by just two games in the loss column.

Nuggets vs. Mavericks Odds

Game lines courtesy of FanDuel Colorado:

• Spread: Nuggets -1.5 (-110) // Mavericks +1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Nuggets -124 // Mavericks +106
• Total: Over 227 (-110) // Under 227 (-110)

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Bets We Like With A Nuggets Win

Jamal Murray Over 22.5 Points (-110)

Nikola Jokic is the engine that drives the Denver offense, but Jamal Murray is almost as important when it comes to winning. When Jokic and Murray are both on their game, the Nuggets become really tough to beat.

Murray was out of sync against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, scoring just three points on 1-for-14 shooting. We expect to see the dynamic guard bounce back in a big way against the Mavericks on Saturday.

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Bets We Like With A Mavericks Win

Fourth Quarter Result — Mavericks Win (+118)

Stay with us here for a minute. The Mavericks are +104 on the moneyline, but Mavericks win is +118 as a fourth-quarter result. Essentially, this means you are betting on Dallas to win without overtime.

This adds a little intrigue for bettors and it gives a slightly better price. Dallas and Denver went to overtime in their first meeting this year. What are the chances they do it again?

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Bets We Like Regardless Of Outcome

Nuggets -0.5 First Half Spread (-115)

The Nuggets have been excellent at jumping out to leads at home. This will be Denver’s first game at home since February 25th. We expect to see Jokic, Murray, and the rest of the Nuggets to hit the ground running on Saturday night.

The Mavericks have been up and down all season. They will always have a chance to win as long as Luka Doncic is on the floor, but we still like the Nuggets on this first-half spread.

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Nuggets vs. Mavericks Prediction, Pick

Dallas is starting to finally come around, but they are going to have a tough time against the surging Nuggets on Saturday. Jokic is playing the best basketball of his career and he should be able to dominate the Dallas frontcourt.

The Pick: Nuggets -1.5