Nuggets vs Mavericks Picks and Prediction – 1/12/2025

In Sunday afternoon NBA action, the Denver Nuggets will invade the American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Nuggets (22-15) are two games above .500 on the road and rank fourth in the league in offensive efficiency. On Friday, Denver outscored Brooklyn by 13 points in the second half to pull away for a 124-105 home victory. 

MVP Nikola Jokic tallied a game-high 35 points (14-21 FG) to go along with 15 assists and 12 rebounds. Russell Westbrook contributed 25 points, 11 rebounds, and ten assists. Michael Porter Jr. added 17 points and six rebounds for the Nuggets, who assisted on 34 of 45 made field goals.

The Dallas Mavericks have won 12 of their first 18 home games and trail Denver by a half-game for fourth place in the Western Conference standings. The Mavericks (22-16) rank fifth in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 116.4 points per contest. On Thursday. Dallas outscored Portland by 14 points over the final 12 minutes to storm back for a 117-111 home victory. 

Jaden Hardy led all scorers with 25 points on 10-for-18 shooting in 29 minutes off the Dallas bench. P.J. Washington contributed 23 points (11-11 FT) and 14 rebounds. Dereck Lively II added 21 points and 16 rebounds for the Mavericks, who converted 27 of 30 free-throw attempts. 

Denver F Aaron Gordon (calf) is listed as questionable for this game, while Dallas will be playing without injured guards Luka Doncic (calf) and Kyrie Irving (back). Denver plays at the fifth fastest tempo, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is on the healthier Nuggets to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win 119-111.