Mavericks vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 23

Mavericks vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: NBC/Peacock

The Denver Nuggets (21-7) are 6-point favorites as they try to continue an 11-game road win streak when they take on the Dallas Mavericks (11-19) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at American Airlines Center. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock. The point total is set at 234.5 for the matchup.

Mavericks vs. Nuggets Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Nuggets Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Nuggets win (60.6%)

Mavericks vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Nuggets have covered the spread 17 times in 28 games with a set spread.
• In the Mavericks' 30 games this year, they have 13 wins against the spread.
• This season, Nuggets games have hit the over 18 times out of 30 chances.
• Mavericks games this year have gone over the total in 15 of 30 opportunities (50%).
• Denver has done a better job covering the spread on the road (9-5-0) than it has at home (8-6-0).
• The Nuggets have hit the over on the over/under in nine of 14 home games (64.3%). They've done the same on the road, topping the total in nine of 14 matchups (64.3%).
• Dallas has been better against the spread at home (8-8-1) than away (5-8-0) this season.
• Mavericks games have gone above the over/under 47.1% of the time at home (eight of 17), and 53.8% of the time away (seven of 13).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.9 points, 12.1 boards and 10.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Jamal Murray is averaging 24.9 points, 6.6 assists and 4.3 boards.
• Peyton Watson is averaging 10.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
• Cameron Johnson is averaging 11.8 points, 2.3 assists and 3.6 boards.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 12.4 points, 1.4 assists and 2.1 rebounds.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg's numbers on the season are 18.7 points, 6.3 boards and 3.6 assists per game. He is also draining 47.8% of his shots from the floor.
• Per game, P.J. Washington gets the Mavericks 15.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 1.4 blocks (ninth in league).
• Naji Marshall averages 13.3 points, 4.8 boards and 2.6 assists. He is making 54.5% of his shots from the field.
• The Mavericks are getting 21.0 points, 11.6 boards and 2.9 assists per game from Anthony Davis.
• Brandon Williams averages 10.6 points, 2.6 boards and 4.0 assists. He is making 39.8% of his shots from the floor.

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