| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| New York Knicks Line | -4 |
| Dallas Mavericks Line | +4 |
| Total | 234 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Two of the hottest teams in the NBA are clashing in this matchup, when the Dallas Mavericks are hosting the New York Knicks. Both teams have lost only once in their last six games, and are looking to extend their winning streak today. The Mavericks are still missing their star player Luka Doncic, but they are finding ways to win games, as their offense has been firing on all cylinders. The Knicks have been red-hot as well, but they are in the middle of a lengthy road trip, and today will be their fourth straight road game.
Below is a detailed analysis for New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks game.
New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report: Klay Thompson and Quentin Grimes are day-to-day, Luka Doncic and Dante Exum are out
New York Knicks Injury Report: Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson are out
Dallas Mavericks Recent Form and Trends
The Mavs have a 10-8 record this season and are sitting on the 9th place of the West. The Mavs are 9-8-1 against the spread and 9-8-1 in over/under. Dallas has a 6-3 home record, and 5-4 against the spread, with a +11.8-point differential. The Mavs are 5-1 in their last 6 games, and are also 5-1 against the spread. Over is 4-1-1 in their last 6 games.
The Mavericks are coming off a 129-119 win on the road against the Atlanta Hawks, as they shot with 50% from the field and 46% from downtown. Kyrie Irving led Dallas’ offense with a game-high 32 points with 6 triples, adding 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
Luka Doncic leads the Mavs in scoring with 28.1 points, adding 7.6 rebounds and a team-high 7.6 assists per game, but he is out with an injury. Kyrie Irving adds 24.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists.
New York Knicks Recent Form and Trends
The Knicks have a 10-7 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the West. The Knicks are 8-8-1 against the spread and 10-7 in over/under. New York has a 5-5 road record, and 5-5 against the spread, with a +2.8-point differential. The Knicks are 5-1 in their last 6 games, and 3-1 against the spread in their last 4. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Knicks are coming off a 145-118 win against the Denver Nuggets on the road, as they caught fire in shooting, making 61% from the field and 53% from beyond the arc. OG Anunoby had the best shooting game of his career, with a game-high 40 points with 5 triples, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 15 rebounds.
Towns leads the Knicks both in scoring with 26.3 points, and in rebounding with 12.6 per game, having an extremely successful season with his new team so far. Jalen Brunson adds 24.9 points, and a team-high 7.9 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Mavs average 116.9 points per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA. They shoot 48% from the field (8th) and 34.8% from beyond the arc (18th). Defensively, the Mavs allow 111.2 points per game, which is 12th in the league.
Offensively, the Knicks average 119.1 points per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA. They have the second-best field goal percentage, with 50.4%, and the second-best 3-point percentage, with 39.8%. Defensively, they allow 112.8 points per game (14th).
The Mavs won both meetings against the Knicks last season, winning in Dallas by 128-124. Dallas is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings against New York, and 3-0-1 against the spread. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings.
Prediction
In this New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, the Knicks are coming as -4 road favorites. It is hard to pick a side with both teams playing exceptionally well. The Knicks have the edge as the Mavs are without Doncic, but the way Dallas is playing right now, I cannot fade them, especially at home. Both teams are scorching-hot offensively lately, as they are 7-2-1 to the over in their last 10 games combined. The Knicks have scored 134+ points in three of their last four games, while the Mavs have scored 121+ points in four of their last five. Expect a lot of points and take the over the total.
Nick’s Pick: Over 234