They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Mavericks 96-79. The Nuggets entered the game having won three straight and they're just one quarter away from another. Will they make it four,

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The first-half Over has been a winning ticket in 28 of the Pelicans’ last 41 home games, but it’s hard to see a shootout with so much firepower in street clothes. The Under is 58-39 in the Mavericks’ last 97 games despite their elite shotmakers. Find more NBA betting trends for Mavericks vs. Pelicans.

The Denver Nuggets head back to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in the second of a two game set. The Nuggets are 23-15, which puts them in fourth place in the Western Conference. The Mavs are 22-17, which puts them directly behind Denver in fifth place.

The New Orleans Pelicans (9-32) will host Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks (22-18) at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, January 15. Game time is 8:00 PM ET.The Mavericks enter this contest

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The Nuggets defeated the Mavericks, 118-99.