Mavericks vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 15 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 15, 2026, 2:57AM | Published: Jan 14, 2026, 4:01PM
The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Thursday, beginning at 1:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington, the Mavericks are aiming to beat a Nuggets team that includes Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Mavericks vs Nuggets game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Dallas vs Denver NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Mavericks a 58% 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 $1.87, Nuggets $1.95
- 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 $1.87 and the Nuggets at $1.95.
The Mavericks are 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 52% of the time, while the 224.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Mavericks vs Nuggets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dallas at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Mavericks -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 224.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Mavericks vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Nuggets at American Airlines Center on Thursday is the Mavericks winning 112-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Dallas vs Denver game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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 keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Dallas vs Denver match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mavericks vs Nuggets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Mavericks and Nuggets at American Airlines Center is scheduled to commence 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 in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs Denver predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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