Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction: the Mavericks will suffer a crushing defeat

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 12. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Mavericks started the home stretch after five straight losses and so far at this stage the team has no problems in the absence of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. First, Dallas confidently outplayed the Los Angeles Lakers (118:97) - the Mavs made 18 of 38 three-pointers from beyond the arc. Then the Texans met with Portland, trailing by 11 points in the fourth quarter, but made a 117:111 comeback. Jaden Hardy was the Mavericks' top scorer with 25 points.

Two wins in a row are important for Dallas not only from a psychological standpoint, but also from a tournament standpoint, because after a series of failures, the Mavericks almost fell out of the playoff zone. Now the Texans are in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 22-16 record.

The Nuggets couldn't count on their leader Nikola Jokic either, in home games against Boston and the Los Angeles Clippers. Denver expectedly lost to the Celtics 106:118, but the Clippers were confidently handled 126-103.

Next, the team hosted Brooklyn at home with Jokic in the lineup. The Serb scored 35 points, made 12 rebounds and 15 assists, and helped his team win - 124:105.

The Nuggets are now 22-15 overall, just one less loss than Dallas. Denver is located in fourth place in the Western Conference standings.

In this championship, the rivals have already played two matches between them - both in November and in Colorado. First, Denver was stronger - 122:120, then Dallas won - 123:120.

Dallas plays without two of its key players and, despite two consecutive wins, can not be considered a favorite in the upcoming game. It is quite possible that in the match with Denver, the lack of leaders will have an impact, and the Mavericks will not just lose, but lose dramatically. Here we bet on a confident victory for Nikola Jokic's Nuggets, as well as an individual top for the visitors - Michael Malone's team is among the best in terms of offense this season.