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Will you have your money on the Nuggets? (AI Wire Image)

The Denver Nuggets expect to have newly acquired Chauncey Billups in their lineup tonight when they host the Dallas Mavericks. In their first game without Allen Iverson, the Nuggets lost to Golden State 111-101 on Wednesday as the Warriors scored 10 of the game's final 12 points.
               
Carmelo Anthony led Denver with 28 points and eight rebounds, and Nene stepped up his play in Iverson's absence, scoring 19 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.

The Nuggets took two of three from the Mavericks last season, averaging 120 points in the wins and scoring 85 in the loss.

The Mavericks are off to a solid start on the road this season, winning their first two games by an average of 13.5 points. They have not started a season 3-0 on the road since winning their first seven games away from home in 2002-03. Be sure to get all your NBA betting in the Bodog Sportsbook.