Dallas Mavericks (8-7) vs. Denver Nuggets (8-5)
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets November 22 2024 – Mark your calendars for the upcoming Mavericks and Nuggets matchup which will turn out exciting because November is the month when both teams are currently .kills standing at almost .500. The Mavericks, with a losing record of 8-7, are slightly behind the Nuggets who have a winning record of 8-5. Based on these factors, it is predicted that the basketball game tipped off at the Ball Arena is going to be a fierce game as home-court advantage can always help.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets November 22 2024 Game Info
| When: | Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Ball Arena |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Mavericks | +160 | +4.5 (-111) | 229.5 over (-111) |
| Nuggets | -192 | -4.5 (-111) | 229.5 under (-111) |
According to the current betting odds, the Nuggets are -192 on the moneyline and have a spread of -4.5. This is quite normal considering how well they play at the Ball Arena. For the Mavericks, +160 on the moneyline depicts them as slight underdogs which is ideal to bet on given the odds include a rather high over/under of 229.5 points.
Kyrie Irving (PG) vs. Michael Porter Jr. (SF)
Kyrie Irving, the entertaining point guard for the Mavericks, has been on the court for 34.5 minutes and has scored an average of 24.3 points in fourteen games played this season, as well as supplying 5.2 assists. Although he enjoys a key role in the Dallas offense, he does have a weakness for committing turnovers, averaging 1.9 per game, which may pose an issue against the fast-breaking Nuggets.
Michael Porter Jr. has been a reliable scorer for the Nuggets, with an average of 18.3 points and 6.9 rebounds in 13 games played. His versatile shooting seems to work for him both down low and on the perimeter while he plays solid defense. He plays a pivotal role in making life tough for Dallas by also getting rebounds and funnelling defense outward.
As with every other sport, the final result is whoever can win the battle over the field. Kyrie’s aggressive attacking game gives Porter’s defence a workout, while Porter’s spacing puts Irving’s defence into position. Their duel will greatly determine how fast and the style in which the game is played.
Mavericks’ Statistical Breakdown: Navigating Through Numbers
The Mavericks have performed pretty well on the offensive in the current season by scoring on average 115.6 points with accuracy of 48.1%. Their plan relies heavily on strong 3-point game where they score approximately 12.2 makes. However, although they possess such offensive power, their last two games against the Warriors and the Jazz have shown season vulnerabilities to tougher defenses. Kyrie Irving’s play-making will be crucial in this match-up against the Nuggets.
Nuggets’ Statistical Insight: Home Court Heroes
The Nuggets claim a slight advantage over the Mavericks in terms of points scored with them averaging at 116.5 points per game while showing an average of 34.1 defensive boards per game, suggesting a strong defensive rebounding presence. Also quite impressive has been their home game display, saying they have won the last five games played at the Ball Arena. This edge is also backed by the team’s assists, averaging 29.6 assists, which displays their ability to move the ball and create chances.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’ last 6 games.
Dallas are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Denver.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’ last 5 games on the road.
Dallas are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver.
Dallas are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the Northwest Division division.
Denver Nuggets Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver’s last 11 games.
Denver are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games at home.
Denver are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Previews
Upon reviewing the statistics and historical performance, the conclusion is that the Nuggets have the edge, especially now that they have a good record at home and the Mavericks are poor on the road. Owing to their excellent home form, it would be sensible to bet on the Nuggets to cover the spread, while the Mavericks have consistently lost their recent matchups. Also, since both teams score heavily, the OVER on 229.5 seems like a good bet.
Denver may seem like the safer bet in this scenario, but one can never rule out the ability of Dallas to pull an upset through their three-point shooting. Betters who wish to build their case around the two players contributing as expected could also seek prop bets surrounding Irving and Porter’s performances, particularly their points and assists.
Score Prediction: Nuggets 119, Mavericks 113.
