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Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Predictions, Betting Odds and Best Bets for Monday, December 1

Garima Ranawat

The Denver Nuggets are all set to welcome the Dallas Mavericks for an NBA 2025-26 regular season clash on Monday, December 1. This will be the first time both teams will be up against each other in the ongoing season. The Nuggets will head into the game on the back of a blowout win over the Phoenix Suns. On the other hand, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the LA Clippers in their last match. Both teams are riding high on confidence and would want to continue their winning streak in the upcoming game. 

Game Details 

Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Time: 9 pm ET
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
TV: Altitude Sports
Live Stream: Fubo, NBA Live Stream

Recommended Bet and Odds 

Recommended BetFanDuelBetMGM
Nikola Jokic O 30.5 points -102

Analysis and Rationale 

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is one of the most skilled scorers in the league. Currently playing his 10th season in the league, Jokic is the seventh leading scorer in the ongoing season. In 19 games that he has played, the Joker leads the Nuggets across offensive and defensive stats. He is averaging 28.9 points per game with 12.4 rebounds, 10.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Jokic is shooting 63.7% from the field and 45.3% from beyond the arc. In the most recent game, he dropped 26 points against the Suns. Though the three-time MVP was restricted below 25 points in the last three games, he dropped a 44-point show just before that. 

Considering the fact that the Nuggets have homecourt advantage in the upcoming game and the fact that Jokic has been a consistent player throughout, he could score 31 points or more. 

Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Predictions

Denver Nuggets, the 2023 NBA Champions, kicked off the current season with a loss, but soon got on track and won games one after the other. They are currently seeded in the fourth spot of the standings with a 14-5 record and are one of the most powerful teams this season. Though the Nuggets suffered two losses in the last five games, there is no doubt that they come off as a real challenge to their rivals. Talking about their stats, Denver has the best offensive rating at 123.9 while its defensive rating of 114.2 gives it 15th spot in the standings. 

On the other hand, all expectations of fans and franchise crushed when the Dallas Mavericks got off to the worst start of the season. Despite having names such as Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson, the Mavericks struggled to survive the season. Their star rookie Cooper Flagg has emerged as a right choice, but it seems that the Mavericks have already started to expect too much from him. 

Recently, Flagg dropped 35 points against the LA Clippers but the team cannot expect him to deliver such games regularly. The Mavs recorded their sixth win of the season in their most recent game, and they would enter the upcoming game confidently. However, they must not forget that they have lethal rivals. Talking about their stats, the Mavericks have the worst offensive rating of 106.0, but their defense is pretty good. 

As far as Monday’s game is concerned, the Nuggets have homecourt advantage and are in great form. All these scenarios make them heavy favorites to win the upcoming game. 

Predictions: Denver Nuggets to win.

Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds and Spread

According to moneyline odds and betting spread on FanDuel, the Denver Nuggets are likely to win the upcoming game over the Mavericks. 

SpreadMoneylineTotal
Dallas Mavericks +10.5 (-108)+385O 233.5 (-106)
Denver Nuggets -10.5 (-112)-500U 233.5 (-114)

Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks Over/Under Odds and Best Bets 

Denver Nuggets Over/Under Odds 

Recommended Bets OverUnder 
Jamal Murray 23.5 points-122-108
Cam Johnson 14.5 points +100-132
Nikola Jokic 13.5 rebounds+110-146

Denver Nuggets Best Bets 

Peyton Watson to score 15+ points: +186
Nikola Jokic to record a triple double: -186
Jamal Murray to record 8+ assists: +200

Dallas Mavericks Over/Under Odds 

Recommended BetsOverUnder
Anthony Davis 19.5 points -112-118
Cooper Flagg 16.5 points-122-106
Max Christie 2.5 assists+158-215

Dallas Mavericks Best Bets 

P.J. Washington to score 20+ points: +240
Anthony Davis to record 10+ rebounds +132
Anthony Davis to record a double double: +140

The odds given above have been sourced from FanDuel. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game across all sports. 

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FAQs

What is the over/under for total points for the Nuggets vs Mavericks game?

The over/under for total points in the game between the Nuggets and the Mavericks is set at 233.5.

What is the point spread for the Nuggets vs Mavericks game?

The Nuggets have a heavy 10.5-point edge over the Mavericks.

What is the moneyline for the Nuggets vs Mavericks game on Monday?

The Nuggets are favorites to win with moneyline odds of -500, while the Mavericks are underdogs at +385.