The Dallas Mavericks have a chance to tie Utah for seventh place in the Western Conference Standings tonight, if they can beat the Denver Nuggets who have beaten the Mavericks four straight. The Dallas Mavericks (43-28) host the Denver Nuggets (46-26) for some high flying NBA action. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Mavericks as -4.5 point home favs over the Nuggets with the over/under set at 206 points. Be sure to get your Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Free NBA Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Nuggets recently beat the Hornets 101-88 on the road for their sixth win in seven games. Their top scorers on the night were Carmelo Anthony with 29pts, while Chauncey Billups added 26pts and Kenyon Martin had a low 6pts. Denver, averaging 103.5pts this season, has scored 101.7pts in its three wins over Dallas despite being held to 42.2 percent shooting in those games. Anthony has played against the Mavs twice, averaging 25.5pts but shooting 40.5 percent (15-for-37). The Nuggets are 19-18 SU on the road where they average 101.2 ppg and give up an average 101.1 ppg. They are 2-3 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 104.8 ppg and given up an average 105.2 ppg. Nuggets center Nene will miss tonight's's game as he completes a two-game suspension for head-butting an opponent and making contact with an official during a loss in Phoenix on Monday night. He's averaging 17.0 points in the three meetings with the Mavericks in 2008-09.
The Mavs recently beat the Warriors 128-106 at home for their ninth straight home win. Their top producers on the night were Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry with 26pts each, while Antoine Wright added 13pts and Eric Dampier pulled down 13 rebounds. The Mavericks recorded their highest point total of the season and second-highest field-goal percentage by shooting 58.5 percent against the Warriors. On the other end of the court, however, they know they'll need a better performance to slow down the Nuggets. "Offensively, we had a pretty good night," Nowitzki said. "Defensively, we had some letdowns. We definitely have to be better defensively as the competition gets better." The Mavs are 26-8 SU at home where they average 105.7 ppg and give up an average 100.1 ppg. They are 5-0 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 113.2 ppg and given up an average 102 ppg. Nowitzki has averaged 31.3 points and 11.3 rebounds against the Nuggets this season.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Nuggets are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Dallas.
- Under is 13-6 in the last 19 meetings.
- Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Mavericks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite.
- Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Free NBA Picks
When: Fri, Mar 27, 2009 10:30 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Mavs -4.5
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The Bottom Line: Denver is without their top ball mover Nene and the Mavs will take advantage. Go Mavs! Be sure to get your Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets Free NBA Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
