LiontipsDenver vs Dallas. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
After two losses in a row, the team from Colorado won. On the road, Mike Malone charges left no chance for Memphis (122:110). Jamal Murray played the entire game for the Nuggets. The Canadian had 27 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. Even without Nikola Jokic, the team got the result it needed.
Thus, Denver now has eight wins. In the Western Conference standings, the team is in fifth place.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Vlatko Kancar, Aaron Gordon.
Interesting facts for betting
In most of the recent matches, the "nuggets" have scored more than 120 points. Even without Nikola Jokic, the team showed a good game.
Probable lineup: Jokic - Murray, Brown - Watson, Porter.
Current form
Dallas is doing well. The team from Texas has looked great in the last three games, in which they won. The match with New Orleans was especially bright, which they won with a score of 132:91. Luka Doncic was the best player in the Mavericks. He scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Dallas is in ninth place in the Western Conference standings. The team is behind Denver on additional indicators.
Disqualifications and injuries
Will not play: Luka Doncic, Dante Exum.
Interesting facts for betting
Dallas is not doing well in Colorado. The team from Texas has lost its last four away games to this opponent.
Probable lineup: Lively-Irving, Marshall-Thompson, Washington.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Denver win
In the last three head-to-head meetings, the Nuggets have won the opening segment
1.80Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In the last three head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were scored in the opening quarter.
1.78Tip and bets
Dallas will likely be without Luka Doncic. The Slovenian is injured and could miss several games. Considering this, we suggest giving preference to Denver. The Nuggets are doing great in home matches against the Mavericks. This matchup should be no exception.
Our prediction is Denver with a handicap of (-2.5) points at 1.88
Bet on total
Doncic absence will reduce Dallas' attacking potential. Without the Slovenian, it will be difficult for the visitors to show their best game. Most likely, the match will be low-scoring.
Forecast - total under 229.5 points for 1.70
Bet on statistics
Washington has scored more than nine points in only one of its last five games, and it unlikely to do any better in Colorado.
Prediction - PJ Washington: Total under 9.5 points at 1.78
