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) are heavily favored (-10) to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks (17-26) at 5 p.m. ET on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. The contest airs 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

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Prediction: Knicks win (77.4%)

Knicks vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Knicks have put together a 19-22-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Mavericks have played 43 games, with 18 wins against the spread.
• Knicks games have gone over the total 23 times out of 43 chances this season.
• Mavericks games this year have hit the over on 21 of 43 set point totals (48.8%).
• Against the spread, New York has played better when playing at home, covering 14 times in 21 home games, and five times in 21 road games.
• In terms of point totals, the Knicks hit the over more often at home, as they've exceeded the total 12 times in 21 opportunities this season (57.1%). On the road, they have hit the over 11 times in 21 opportunities (52.4%).
• Against the spread, Dallas has been better at home (13-10-1) than away (5-14-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Mavericks' games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, 12 of 24) than on the road (47.4%, nine of 19).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns' numbers on the season are 20.9 points, 11.5 boards and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 46.6% from the field and 35.7% from downtown, with an average of 1.7 made treys.
• Jalen Brunson averages 28.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists, shooting 48.1% from the floor and 38.8% from beyond the arc, with 3 made treys per contest.
• Mikal Bridges averages 16.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
• Josh Hart is averaging 12.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 16 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 18.8 points, 6.3 boards and 4.2 assists. He is also draining 47.8% of his shots from the field and 28.7% from beyond the arc, with 1 trey per contest.
• Naji Marshall averages 14.1 points, 4.6 boards and 2.9 assists. He is also sinking 54.7% of his shots from the field.
• The Mavericks receive 12.2 points per game from Brandon Williams, plus 2.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists.
• Max Christie averages 12.5 points, 3.4 boards and 2.2 assists. He is making 48% of his shots from the floor and 44.3% from 3-point range (ninth in league), with 2.4 triples per contest.
• Klay Thompson's numbers on the season are 12 points, 2.4 boards and 1.5 assists per contest. He is making 38.9% of his shots from the floor and 37.6% from 3-point range, with an average of 3 triples.

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