Several inter-conference matchups populate Monday’s NBA slate, and Mavericks vs. Knicks is one of the evening’s featured bouts.
Monday’s outing in Madison Square Garden (5:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock) has 17-26 Dallas taking on 25-17 New York. In a clash between an Eastern Conference powerhouse and a struggling Western Conference group, there’s still plenty of talent to watch.
Below, we’ll break down our Mavericks vs. Knicks prediction and picks for Monday’s MLK Day game. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Mavericks vs. Knicks Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Last season was a pivotal one for the Mavericks, seeing the franchise trade superstar PG Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. They wound up going 39-43, and this year’s start represents a step back.
The Knicks, meanwhile, turned in an impressive 51-31 campaign in 2024-25. After firing now-former head coach Tom Thibodeau, they’re the No. 3 seed in the East but are 2-8 in their last 10 games.
Monday’s contest is the 90th regular-season matchup between Dallas and New York. The Mavericks lead the all-time series 47-42, but the Knicks own a two-game winning streak.
Mavericks vs. Knicks Over/Under, Spread
The Mavericks enter Monday’s game as 9.5-point road underdogs, returning a 3.84x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Knicks are home favorites with a 1.21x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: New York Knicks -9.5
- Over/Under: 229.5
- Game Winner Payout: Mavericks 3.84x | Knicks 1.21x
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Mavericks vs. Knicks Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Mavericks vs. Knicks injury report for Monday, via NBA.com.
Mavericks Injury Report
- C Anthony Davis (hand) – OUT
- F Cooper Flagg (ankle) – Questionable
- C Daniel Gafford (ankle) – OUT
- PG D’Angelo Russell (illness) – OUT
- PF P.J. Washington (personal) – OUT
Knicks Injury Report
- PG Jalen Brunson (ankle) – Questionable
- F-G Josh Hart (ankle) – Questionable
Mavericks vs. Knicks Prediction on Spread
Here are some stats to know to help you make your Mavericks vs. Knicks prediction on Monday, January 19.
- The Mavericks are 4-8 against the spread as road underdogs this year, the second-worst record in the NBA.
- Dallas’ offense, despite being second in fastbreak points per game (18.5), is 23rd in per-night scoring (114.2 PPG).
- On defense, the Mavs are dead last in protecting the paint (56.0 PPG) and allow opponents to hoist the second-most field goals on average (93.8).
- In addition to owning basketball’s eighth-best scoring margin (+3.7 PPG), the Knicks score more than all but six teams (118.5 PPG) overall.
- On the other end, New York remains stout by sitting fourth in paint scoring allowed (45.3 PPG) and limiting assists (25.3, eighth).
Mavericks vs. Knicks Picks for PrizePicks Today: Monday, January 19
Here are three top Mavericks vs. Knicks picks to target for Monday, January 19 on PrizePicks. Player stat projections via PrizePicks are headlined by F Cooper Flagg, PG Jalen Brunson, and C Karl-Anthony Towns.
Mavericks F Cooper Flagg vs. Knicks Projection: 32 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- Through 40 games of his debut campaign, Flagg averages 29.3 combined points, rebounds, and assists.
- Since shooting an ugly 25.3% from 3-point range in October and November, Flagg is up to 32.8% in December and January.
- The No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick spends 21.7% of his time on the ball and notches 10.0 potential assists per 100 possessions.
- Flagg ranks fourth among all first-year players in rebound chances per game with 12.0.
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Knicks PG Jalen Brunson vs. Mavericks Projection: 35.5 Pts + Asts
- The face of the Knicks pours in 34.3 points and assists per night. In his 10 games prior to suffering the ankle injury on Jan. 14, that number was 34.0.
- Brunson’s 31.5% usage rate and 29.8% assist clip are both hefty marks, reflecting his significant workload when on the court.
- The veteran floor general’s 33.0 true shot attempts per 100 possessions puts him in the 99th percentile, per databallr.
- Via FantasyPros, Dallas yields the fourth-most per-game fantasy points (51.98) to the PG position.
Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Mavericks Projection: 33.5 Pts + Rebs
- Towns offers the Knicks 32.4 points and rebounds per game in year No. 11.
- Per NBARAPM, Towns’ 23.7 points per 75 is a 97th-percentile mark.
- For the second year in a row, KAT boasts a terrific 9.8% offensive rebounding clip.
- Dallas ranks 29th in opposing offensive rebounds per game (12.4) and 27th in opposition defensive rebounds (34.4).
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