Knicks vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 19

Knicks vs. Mavericks Game Info

• Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
• Time: 5 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: NBC/Peacock, MSG, and KFAA

The New York Knicks (25-17) will attempt to stop a three-game winning streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks (17-26) on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden as big, 10-point favorites. The game airs at 5 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock, MSG, and KFAA. The matchup has an over/under of 229.5 points.

Knicks vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (77.7%)

Knicks vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Knicks have compiled a 19-22-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Mavericks have 18 wins against the spread in 43 games this season.
• Games involving the Knicks have hit the over 23 times out of 43 chances this season.
• The Mavericks have eclipsed the over/under 48.8% of the time this season (21 of 43 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, New York has performed better when playing at home, covering 14 times in 21 home games, and five times in 21 road games.
• The Knicks have gone over the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (57.1%) than road tilts (52.4%).
• Dallas' winning percentage against the spread at home is .542 (13-10-1). Away, it is .263 (5-14-0).
• Mavericks games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (12 of 24), and 47.4% of the time away (nine of 19).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 20.9 points, 11.5 boards and 2.9 assists, shooting 46.6% from the floor and 35.7% from downtown, with 1.7 made treys per game.
• Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.2 points, 6.1 assists and 3.2 boards.
• Mikal Bridges is averaging 16.1 points, 4.5 boards and 4.2 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.6 steals (sixth in NBA) and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Josh Hart averages 12.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists, shooting 49% from the field and 39.5% from downtown, with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 16 points, 5.5 boards and 2.2 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.7 steals (fifth in NBA) and 0.7 blocked shots.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Mavericks.
• Per game, Naji Marshall gets the Mavericks 14.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Brandon Williams averages 12.2 points, 2.9 boards and 3.7 assists. He is making 44.8% of his shots from the floor.
• Max Christie averages 12.5 points, 3.4 boards and 2.2 assists. He is sinking 48% of his shots from the floor and 44.3% from beyond the arc (ninth in NBA), with 2.4 triples per contest.
• Per game, Klay Thompson gives the Mavericks 12 points, 2.4 boards and 1.5 assists, plus 0.4 steals and 0.4 blocks.

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