The Dallas Mavericks look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The New York Knicks look to stay hot after winning 10 of their last 11 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks prediction.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks are coming off wins over the 76ers and Nets. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.5 points and 9.4 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.5 points and 5 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks recently beat the Grizzlies and Pacers while losing to the Lakers. The New York Knicks are averaging 115.2 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.4 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.2 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have won 12 of their last 13 night games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- Each of the last seven games between the Mavericks and Knicks at Madison Square Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Team Facts
- The Mavericks have lost four of their last six games as favorites following a win.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- Each of the Mavericks’ last seven games at Madison Square Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks prediction
The New York Knicks have been on a roll over the last month, so seeing them in the home underdog role is strange. However, the Knicks will be without Randle and Anunoby for this contest, while Brunson is questionable with an ankle injury. The way this line has shifted in the Mavs direction tells me Brunson is likely not going to play. The Dallas Mavericks will have Luka and Kyrie, and that duo is hard to compete with when the other team is missing key players. I have to lay the bucket with the Mavs on the road because of the health situation for the Knicks.