Peyton Watson, Cooper Flagg, and 3 Other Underdog Props for Mavericks vs. Nuggets

Some of the best player props for Wedensday night’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets.

Jan 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts during a timeout in the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Ball Arena. | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

A featured NBA matchup on ESPN for Wednsday night will be between the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets. Here are five of the best player props on Underdog Fantasy for the matchup.

Cooper Flagg Over 11.5 Rebounds+Assists

Jan 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks on during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at the American Airlines Center. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Although rookie Cooper Flagg has not covered this prop in his last two games, taking the over on his 11.5 rebounds and assists line is one of the best player props in this game. Flagg prior, to hitting the under on this in his last two outings, hit the over on it five games in a row. He also has had success in getting rebounds and assists this season, against his Wedensday night opponent, the Denver Nuggets. 

Flagg in two games against Denver this year, had a combined 18 rebounds and assists and 10. With no Nikola Jokic to worry about, it feels like Flagg has a really good chance to hit the over on this total

Peyton Watson Under 9.5 Rebounds+Assists

Jan 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) calls for a replay in the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Ball Arena. | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

In the absence of meaningful players for the Nuggets, Peyton Watson has stepped up. In his last five games, he has hit the over on his 9.5 rebounds and assist line four times. However, with the likely return of Christian Braun, this should somehwat play into him hitting the under in this game.

Also playing into taking Watson's under, in the two games the Nuggets have played against the  Mavericks, Watson hit the under in both games. He had a combined three and eight rebounds and assists in the two games.

Klay Thompson Over 13.5 Points

Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) runs on the court during the first half at United Center. | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

With Anthony Davis out, the Mavericks are going to need to get some extra offense, and veteran wing Klay Thompson should answer the bell. In the last two games, where Davis has been absent, Thompson has had over 13.5 points in one of the games. In the game, he hit the over; he logged 27 minutes. In his last 10 games, he has only played 27 or more minutes in three games. With the hopes of him getting similar minutes against the Nuggets, his over on his 13.5 point player prop is a great play.

Also, in the long game Thompson played against the Nuggets this season he had 15 points.

Jamal Murray Under 26.5 Points

Jan 4, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives to the basket in the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray should be in for a big scoring day on Wednesday night. In his last four games, he has had 27 or more points three times. Also in his last game against the Nuggets, he covered the over on his 26.5-point prop. In the game he had 31 points on 12-21 shooting.

Tim Hardaway Jr. Under 2.5 Rebounds

Jan 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. | David Dermer-Imagn Images

Again, in a direct reflection of Christian Braun likely being back, another Nuggets player should see a drop in his production, especially when it comes to rebounds. In the season at the guard position, Braun is averaging 4.2 RPG. Tim Hardaway Jr., who has hit the under of 2.5 rebounds in five of his last six games, should continue on this streak because of Braun's being back.