New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (-193) will visit the New York Knicks (+157) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 230.5 points.
Currently, the Knicks (33-18) are 4th in the Eastern Conference, while the Mavericks (28-23) are 8th in the West (2nd in the Southwest). Dallas is favored by 4.5 points and has won two straight games.
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New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Mavericks have faced off against the Knicks on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. The last three times that the Knicks have hosted the Mavericks, the over/under record is 2-1 with the teams combining for an average of 199 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 2-1.
- In their last five road games, Dallas has averaged 116 points per game while allowing 120 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across the Knicks last ten home games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 110. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Mavericks have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Today, the Mavericks are favored by 4.5 points on the road against the Knicks. This season, Dallas has been favored in 28 of their 51 games and has a 20-8 record in those games.
Against the spread, the Mavericks have covered in two straight games and have an overall ATS record of 26-25. On the road, they are 15-9 ATS compared to 11-16 ATS at home.
In the Western Conference, the Mavericks are currently in 8th place with a record of 28-23. In their most recent game, they defeated the Nets by a score of 119-107.
Dallas has won two straight games and has an O/U record of 26-25 for the season. In their last four games, the under has hit.
On average, the Mavericks’ games have seen a combined scoring total of 236.5 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 230.5 points.
When it comes to scoring, the Mavericks have been slightly better at home, averaging 119.9 points compared to 116.4 on the road. Overall, they are 10th in the NBA with 118.2 points per game.
In terms of pace, Dallas is 11th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game. This has led to them being 2nd in three-point attempts (40.6) and makes (15.2). However, they are just 27th in two-point field goals made.
So far this season, the Mavericks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 15th in the league at 47%.
Defensively, the Mavericks come into today’s game ranked 22nd in the NBA at 118.3 points per game allowed. However, they have shown signs of improvements lately, ranking 17th in the league over their last three games. The Dallas defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Dallas.
In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are currently in 4th place with a record of 33-18. In their division, they are in 2nd place behind the 76ers.
As the underdog, the Knicks are 8-11 this season and have gone 10-9 ATS as the underdog. Their ATS record as the underdog is 3-0.
On average, the Knicks’ games have finished with 224.5 points this season, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 230.5. This season, their games have averaged an O/U line of 225.9.
New York’s ATS record for the season is 31-20, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 16-9 ATS.
The Knicks’ most recent game was a 123-113 win over the Grizzlies. The O/U line for that game was 212.5, and they were favored by 14.5 points.
Offensively, the Knicks have been a top-15 scoring team this season, averaging 115.2 points per game (15th). At home, they are averaging 114.6 points per game (18th).
In terms of pace, the Knicks are 29th in the league at 96.2 possessions per game. They have also been below the NBA scoring average in 49% of their games this season.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 14th in the league at 37%. So far, they have made an average of 13.1 threes per game (14th).
Not only do the Knicks’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 2nd in the league in points allowed. New York has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 10th in the league over their last three games at 110.3 PPG allowed. Opponents are hitting 53.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.1% of their three-point attempts.
With a 4.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Mavericks to secure a 113-112 victory.
New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Knicks (+4.5)
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- OG Anunoby – Elbow – Out
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
- Jalen Brunson – Ankle – Questionable
- Quentin Grimes – Knee – Out
- Jericho Sims – Illness – Questionable
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Kyrie Irving – Thumb – Probable
- Dante Exum – Knee – Out
- Maxi Kleber – Toe – Questionable
- Luka Doncic – Nose – Probable
- Dereck Lively II – Nose – Out
