The Dallas Mavericks (15-26) and New York Knicks (25-15) will face off in the NBA this evening. Tipoff is set for 5:00 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City. The game will broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.
The Knicks are 10.5-point favorites over the Mavericks on the spread (Knicks -10.5), with the over/under set at 230 total points. New York is a -425 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Dallas is +325 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mavericks vs. Knicks predictions and NBA picks for Monday, January 19.
Mavericks vs Knicks Prediction, Picks
- Mavericks vs Knicks pick: Jalen Brunson Under 35.5 Points & Assists (-110)
My Mavericks vs Knicks best bet is on Jalen Brunson Under 35.5 Points & Assists. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Mavericks vs Knicks Odds
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10.5 -115 | 230 -110o / -110u | +325 |
| Knicks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10.5 -105 | 230 -110o / -110u | -425 |
Mavericks vs Knicks NBA Preview
Jalen Brunson has a chance to return from an ankle injury for this game against the Mavericks, but this number projects to be too high.
Brunson's injury, as well as the potential blowout in this spot offers us two obvious paths to limited minutes — with this game having a point-spread of -10.5.
This Knicks team is also getting much healthier around Brunson as well.
So, it could be a natural spot for Brunson to see less than his usual allotment of minutes.
This also isn't a great matchup for him, as the Mavericks boast an above-average defense.
Mavericks vs Knicks Best Bet
- Jalen Brunson Under 35.5 Points & Assists (-110)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this matchup.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Knicks vs Mavericks betting prediction is on Jalen Brunson Under 35.5 Points & Assists.
