Mavericks vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 15 January 2026

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Thursday, commencing at 1:30pm AEDT.

With the likes of Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington, the Mavericks are looking to overcome a Nuggets line-up that includes Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson.

This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Mavericks vs Nuggets game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Dallas vs Denver NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Mavericks a 55% chance of defeating the Nuggets at American Airlines Center.

Mavericks vs Nuggets: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at American Airlines Center are listed below:

• Head to Head: Mavericks $1.83, Nuggets $2.00
• Line: Mavericks -1.5 ($1.91), Nuggets +1.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mavericks at $1.83 and the Nuggets at $2.00.

The Mavericks are listed as 1.5-point favourites against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Nuggets (+1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Mavericks (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 224.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Mavericks vs Nuggets: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Dallas at $1.83 with Bet365
• Line: Mavericks -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 224.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Today's Mavericks vs Nuggets best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every time.

Mavericks vs Nuggets: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Nuggets at American Airlines Center this Thursday is the Mavericks winning 112-111.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Dallas vs Denver game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Mavericks vs Nuggets prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Dallas vs Denver match-up.

As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Mavericks vs Nuggets: Essential Details

The NBA game between the Mavericks and Nuggets at American Airlines Center is scheduled to begin at 1:30pm AEDT on Thursday.

• Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets
• Date: Thursday 15 January 2026
• Time: 1:30pm AEDT
• Venue: American Airlines Center

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Dallas vs Denver predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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