Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction: Nikola Jokic is the Nuggets' biggest hope

Prediction for the NBA Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks match which will take place on December 19th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets suffered their second home loss of the season. Oklahoma proved to be an impossible barrier for Michael Malone's team. Denver led by 10 points in the fourth quarter but allowed the Sooners to return and lost 117:118. At the same time, the reigning champions still have an impressive 10:2 home record. The Nuggets are 17:10 overall and in fourth place in the Western Conference.

Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks are ahead of Denver in the standings and third in the West with a 16:9 record. That's more of a coincidence. Dallas is far less balanced than Denver, giving up an average of 117.1 points per game - more than only eight teams in the league. In the last game, the Mavs visited Portland, where they handled the Trail Blazers - 131:120.

Expert Betting Tips

Dallas is missing an average of 32.1 two-point shots per game, sixth in the league. Denver is second in the league in accurate mid-range and close attempts. Nikola Jokic is the Nuggets' best two-point shooter, which means the Serbian has an excellent chance to break his season of 27.0 points. He scored 33 points in the first meeting with the Mavs this season.