Mavericks vs. Nuggets Free Pick
DENVER, CO (The Spread) – The Nuggets are coming off a home win over Boston on Saturday, while Dallas has won three straight at home. Denver hosts Dallas on Monday night at 10:35pmET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Denver Nuggets as a 3.5-point favorite over the Dallas Mavericks, while the over/under total for the game is currently sitting at 202.5 points. Denver enters play with a 25-20 overall record and is 14-11 at home this year while Dallas is 26-20 overall and 8-13 on the road.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Nuggets opened as a 4-point favorite over the Mavs and the spread has moved to 3.5 in most sports books. The total, meanwhile, opened at 201.5 and is now up to 202.5.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 63% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Mavericks. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take the Denver Nuggets. According to the latest NBA trends, Dallas is 4-9 against the spread in their last 13 games following an ATS win, 2-5 against the spread in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest, 2-7 against the spread in their last 9 vs. Western Conference, 1-5 against the spread in their last 6 games overall and 1-6 against the spread in their last 7 road games. Denver is 16-7 against the spread L23 in series. Dallas has struggled most of the year on the road. Before winning three straight at home, they lost three straight on the road. F Kenneth Faried is coming off a 18 points, 16 rebound effort against Boston. He gives the Nuggets a lot of energy up front. C Javale McGee arrives from the Wizards in the trade for Nene. He’ll probably come off the bench to provide shotblocking. Denver is a tough home team and they now have some momentum with McGee coming in and a healthy Danilo Gallinari.
MONDAY NBA FREE PICK: DENVER NUGGETS –3.5
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