Knicks vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 19

The New York Knicks (25-17) will look to break a three-game losing streak when hosting the Dallas Mavericks (17-26) on January 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. Monday's matchup between the Knicks and the Mavericks features the Knicks as sizable 11-point favorites. The over/under is 230.5 points for the matchup.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Knicks-Mavericks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Knicks vs. Mavericks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET
• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
• TV: NBC/Peacock, MSG, and KFAA
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Knicks vs. Mavericks Prediction

ATS Pick: Mavericks (+ 11)
O/U Pick: Over (230.5)
Score Prediction: Knicks 121 - Mavericks 112

Knicks vs. Mavericks Betting Insights

• The Knicks and their opponent have combined to score over 230.5 points, the current matchup's point total, in 21 of 42 games this season.
• This season, 20 of the Mavericks' 43 total matchups have gone over 230.5 total points scored.
• These two teams average a combined 232.6 points per game, 2.1 more points than the over/under of 230.5 set for this game.
• The Knicks and the Mavericks have seen their opponents average a combined 1.4 more points per game than the over/under of 230.5 set in this matchup.
• New York has come away with 24 wins in the 35 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Dallas has won in nine, or 34.6%, of the 26 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• New York has a 1-0 record in the last one head-to-head games against Dallas.
• The Mavericks have a 1-0 record against the spread when playing the Knicks.
• The Mavericks have been the favorite in one of their past three contests, and came up short against the spread in all three.

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have gone 2-8 in their past 10 contests, with a 3-7 record against the spread in that span.
• New York has averaged a total of 230.4 combined points over its last 10 games, 0.1 less than this game's total of 230.5.
• The Knicks have played 42 games, with 19 wins against the spread.
• So far this season, New York has been installed as favorites by an 11-point margin or more five times and are 3-1-1 ATS in those contests.
• Knicks games this year have hit the over on 23 of 43 set point totals.
• The 118.4 points per game the Knicks put up are only 1.4 more points than the Mavericks give up (117).
• New York is 15-7 against the spread and 18-4 overall when scoring more than 117 points.
• The Knicks make 46.9% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.4 percentage points higher than the Mavericks have allowed to their opponents (46.5%).
• Against the spread, the Knicks have played better at home, covering 14 times in 21 home games, and five times in 21 road games.
• Looking at point totals, New York hits the over more often in home games, as it has gone over the total 12 times in 21 opportunities this season (57.1%). In road games, it has hit the over 11 times in 21 opportunities (52.4%).
• The Knicks have fared better as a moneyline favorite at home, putting up a home record of 15-4, compared to going 9-7 in away games.

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns puts up 20.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 46.6% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made treys per game.
• Jalen Brunson averages 28.2 points, 6.1 assists and 3.2 rebounds per contest.
• Mikal Bridges posts 16.1 points, 4.2 assists and 4.5 boards per contest.
• Josh Hart averages 12.1 points, 5.3 assists and 7.7 boards.
• OG Anunoby averages 16 points, 2.2 assists and 5.5 rebounds.

Knicks Player Props

Mavericks Recent Trends

• The Mavericks have a 4-6 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall in their past 10 games.
• Dallas and its opponents have combined to score an average of 232.2 combined points in its last 10 games, 1.7 more than the 230.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Mavericks are 18-24-1 this year.
• Dallas has been underdogs by 11 points or more four times this year and has covered the spread twice.
• Mavericks games this season have gone over the total in 21 of 43 opportunities (48.8%).
• The Mavericks put up only 0.7 fewer points per game (114.2) than the Knicks give up to opponents (114.9).
• Dallas has put together a 9-6-1 ATS record and an 11-5 overall record in games it scores more than 114.9 points.
• The Mavericks are shooting 47.3% from the field, 0.5% higher than the 46.8% the Knicks' opponents have shot this season.
• This season, the Mavericks are 13-10-1 at home against the spread (.542 winning percentage). On the road, they are 5-14-0 ATS (.263).
• Dallas' games have finished above the over/under 50% of the time at home (12 of 24), and 47.4% of the time away (nine of 19).
• This season the Mavericks are 6-5 at home when moneyline favorites (.545 winning percentage). On the road they are 2-4 (.333).

Mavericks Recent Stats

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. He's also draining 47.8% of his shots from the floor and 28.7% from 3-point range, with 1 trey per game.
• Naji Marshall is averaging 14.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest. He's sinking 54.7% of his shots from the field.
• The Mavericks are receiving 12.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game from Brandon Williams this year.
• Max Christie gives the Mavericks 12.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while posting 0.5 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• The Mavericks are getting 12 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game from Klay Thompson this season.

Mavericks Player Props

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