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NBA Betting Preview: Mavericks vs Knicks

The Dallas Mavericks take the court against the New York Knicks in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Expect a Close Contest

Our betting prediction is that the Mavericks will be able to cover the spread against the Knicks, with +10 looking favorable for our wager. Take the -110 that is currently available.

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Knicks Beat Mavs in Pair’s Last Meeting

Dallas Mavericks have won their previous two games. The latest was a 138-120 home triumph at American Airlines Center against Utah Jazz. Klay Thompson dropped 23 points, as Max Christie finished with 22 and Brandon Williams 22.

New York Knicks have lost their last three games, most recently suffering a 106-99 home defeat to Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden. Miles McBride scored 23 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 11 rebounds, while OG Anunoby bagged 21 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks have claimed back-to-back victories over the Mavs. At Madison Square Garden they won 128-113 before winning 113-111 at American Airlines Center. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 25 17 0.595 118.4 114.9 3.5 16-5 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 3L
Mavericks logo Mavericks 17 26 0.395 114.2 117 -2.8 13-11 4-15 3-6 10-18 5-5 2W
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Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.5 points, 44.5 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 48.9% from the field and 72.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.6 points and 44.1 rebounds per matchup.

Naji Marshall is averaging 16.6 points, Daniel Gafford 6.0 rebounds and Ryan Nembhard 5.2 assists, while Klay Thompson averages 3.6 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 110.6 points, 44.2 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field and 81.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 117.7 points and 42.7 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 19.2 points and 3.7 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 9.1 rebounds and Miles McBride 3.9 (42.4%) 3-pointers made.

Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

There’s the opportunity to back Mavericks to cover the +10 line in this NBA showdown. Betting the underdogs on the spread seems the logical play and there is -110 now available.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NBA stats for sharper predictions.

Key Mavericks vs Knicks stats:

  • The +10 line has been covered by Mavs in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +10 line has been covered by Mavs in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The +10 line has been covered by Mavs in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 7 of their last 10 games against Mavs.

Mavs +10 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Mavericks +10
Totals Under 229.5
Result & BTTS 120 Mavericks / No

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks Mavericks logo 109 - 115 Knicks logo Knicks

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Knicks can be backed to win 115-109 at massive betting odds.

Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Knicks Big Favorites to Win

At betting odds of -400 with the sportsbooks, New York Knicks are regarded as 80% likely to win this NBA game. Dallas Mavericks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +310.

10 is where the spread lies, with total points being 229.5 right now. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. Those who wager Under 229.5 can get -105.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

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Knicks Record Shows Six Wins in Last Ten at Home

The Knicks have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 117.60 points scored and 113.90 points allowed.

The Mavs own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 113.70 points scored and 121.50 points allowed.

The Knicks beat the Mavs 128-113 when they last met at Madison Square Garden. In the last 8 head-to-head games at Madison Square Garden, the Mavs have notched five victories, with the Knicks posting three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 6-4 231.50 117.60 113.90 5 5
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Away Stats 1-9 235.20 113.70 121.50 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 39 34.08 736 163 18.9 4.2 0.9 6.4 0.8 1.3
PJ Washington 31 31.37 454 58 14.6 1.9 1.3 7.4 1.4 1.1
Anthony Davis 20 31.28 407 56 20.4 2.8 0.5 11.1 1.7 1.1

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Mikal Bridges 42 34.96 676 176 16.1 4.2 2.3 4.5 0.9 1.6
Jalen Brunson 37 34.49 1045 227 28.2 6.1 3.0 3.3 0.1 0.7
OG Anunoby 32 32.8 513 71 16.0 2.2 1.9 5.5 0.7 1.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

17 Jan NBA
Jazz 120-138 Mavericks
15 Jan NBA
Jazz 122-144 Mavericks
14 Jan NBA
Nuggets 118-109 Mavericks
12 Jan NBA
Nets 105-113 Mavericks
10 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-125 Bulls
08 Jan NBA
Mavericks 114-116 Jazz
06 Jan NBA
Mavericks 100-98 Kings
03 Jan NBA
Rockets 104-110 Mavericks
01 Jan NBA
76ers 123-108 Mavericks
29 Dec NBA
Mavericks 122-125 Trail Blazers

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

17 Jan NBA
Suns 106-99 Knicks
15 Jan NBA
Knicks 113-126 Warriors
14 Jan NBA
Knicks 101-112 Kings
11 Jan NBA
Knicks 123-114 Trail Blazers
09 Jan NBA
Knicks 107-112 Suns
07 Jan NBA
Clippers 111-123 Knicks
05 Jan NBA
Knicks 90-121 Pistons
03 Jan NBA
76ers 130-119 Knicks
02 Jan NBA
Hawks 111-99 Knicks
31 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-134 Spurs

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 26 15 0.634 117 110.1 6.9 12-7 14-8 6-4 19-9 7-3 2W
Knicks 25 17 0.595 118.4 114.9 3.5 16-5 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 3L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Nets 12 28 0.3 108.8 114 -5.2 6-15 6-13 3-7 9-17 2-8 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 30 10 0.75 117.7 110.3 7.4 17-4 13-6 8-3 21-6 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
Bulls 20 22 0.476 117.4 120.3 -2.9 13-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Pacers 10 33 0.233 110.2 118.4 -8.2 8-16 2-17 2-8 7-21 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 22 20 0.524 119.5 117.9 1.6 15-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1W
Hawks 20 24 0.455 117.6 119.2 -1.6 7-12 13-12 4-3 10-16 5-5 3L
Hornets 16 27 0.372 116.4 116.4 0 7-12 9-15 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 31 0.244 112.7 123.9 -11.2 6-13 4-18 2-4 7-18 3-7 6L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 8 0.814 121.1 108 13.1 20-3 15-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Nuggets 29 14 0.674 121.7 117 4.7 12-7 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 21 22 0.488 116.2 118.4 -2.2 12-10 9-12 4-4 17-14 7-3 2W
Jazz 14 28 0.333 119.4 127.6 -8.2 9-12 5-16 0-8 8-20 2-8 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 16 0.6 116.5 117.3 -0.8 11-8 13-8 4-5 18-11 4-6 2L
Suns 25 17 0.595 114.4 111.7 2.7 14-5 11-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 24 19 0.558 116.2 113.3 2.9 16-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 3W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 29 13 0.69 117.8 112.7 5.1 15-5 14-8 7-1 16-11 6-4 2W
Rockets 25 15 0.625 117.1 110.7 6.4 14-3 11-12 3-4 14-14 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Mavericks 17 26 0.395 114.2 117 -2.8 13-11 4-15 3-6 10-18 5-5 2W
Pelicans 10 35 0.222 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 30 10 0.75 117.7 110.3 7.4 17-4 13-6 8-3 21-6 6-4 2W
Celtics 26 15 0.634 117 110.1 6.9 12-7 14-8 6-4 19-9 7-3 2W
Knicks 25 17 0.595 118.4 114.9 3.5 16-5 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 3L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 22 20 0.524 119.5 117.9 1.6 15-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1W
Bulls 20 22 0.476 117.4 120.3 -2.9 13-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 1W
Hawks 20 24 0.455 117.6 119.2 -1.6 7-12 13-12 4-3 10-16 5-5 3L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Hornets 16 27 0.372 116.4 116.4 0 7-12 9-15 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Nets 12 28 0.3 108.8 114 -5.2 6-15 6-13 3-7 9-17 2-8 1L
Wizards 10 31 0.244 112.7 123.9 -11.2 6-13 4-18 2-4 7-18 3-7 6L
Pacers 10 33 0.233 110.2 118.4 -8.2 8-16 2-17 2-8 7-21 4-6 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 8 0.814 121.1 108 13.1 20-3 15-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 29 13 0.69 117.8 112.7 5.1 15-5 14-8 7-1 16-11 6-4 2W
Nuggets 29 14 0.674 121.7 117 4.7 12-7 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Rockets 25 15 0.625 117.1 110.7 6.4 14-3 11-12 3-4 14-14 5-5 2W
Lakers 24 16 0.6 116.5 117.3 -0.8 11-8 13-8 4-5 18-11 4-6 2L
Suns 25 17 0.595 114.4 111.7 2.7 14-5 11-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 24 19 0.558 116.2 113.3 2.9 16-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 3W
Trail Blazers 21 22 0.488 116.2 118.4 -2.2 12-10 9-12 4-4 17-14 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Mavericks 17 26 0.395 114.2 117 -2.8 13-11 4-15 3-6 10-18 5-5 2W
Jazz 14 28 0.333 119.4 127.6 -8.2 9-12 5-16 0-8 8-20 2-8 3L
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Pelicans 10 35 0.222 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 8 0.814 121.1 108 13.1 20-3 15-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Pistons 30 10 0.75 117.7 110.3 7.4 17-4 13-6 8-3 21-6 6-4 2W
Spurs 29 13 0.69 117.8 112.7 5.1 15-5 14-8 7-1 16-11 6-4 2W
Nuggets 29 14 0.674 121.7 117 4.7 12-7 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 1L
Celtics 26 15 0.634 117 110.1 6.9 12-7 14-8 6-4 19-9 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Rockets 25 15 0.625 117.1 110.7 6.4 14-3 11-12 3-4 14-14 5-5 2W
Lakers 24 16 0.6 116.5 117.3 -0.8 11-8 13-8 4-5 18-11 4-6 2L
Knicks 25 17 0.595 118.4 114.9 3.5 16-5 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 3L
Suns 25 17 0.595 114.4 111.7 2.7 14-5 11-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 1W
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
Warriors 24 19 0.558 116.2 113.3 2.9 16-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 3W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 22 20 0.524 119.5 117.9 1.6 15-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 21 22 0.488 116.2 118.4 -2.2 12-10 9-12 4-4 17-14 7-3 2W
Bulls 20 22 0.476 117.4 120.3 -2.9 13-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 1W
Hawks 20 24 0.455 117.6 119.2 -1.6 7-12 13-12 4-3 10-16 5-5 3L
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Mavericks 17 26 0.395 114.2 117 -2.8 13-11 4-15 3-6 10-18 5-5 2W
Hornets 16 27 0.372 116.4 116.4 0 7-12 9-15 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Jazz 14 28 0.333 119.4 127.6 -8.2 9-12 5-16 0-8 8-20 2-8 3L
Nets 12 28 0.3 108.8 114 -5.2 6-15 6-13 3-7 9-17 2-8 1L
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Wizards 10 31 0.244 112.7 123.9 -11.2 6-13 4-18 2-4 7-18 3-7 6L
Pacers 10 33 0.233 110.2 118.4 -8.2 8-16 2-17 2-8 7-21 4-6 1L
Pelicans 10 35 0.222 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 2L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak