Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/19

The Dallas Mavericks take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 19, 2026. The Mavericks, with a 17-26 record, have struggled on the road this season, winning only 4 of their 19 away games. Despite this, they are coming off two straight wins against the Utah Jazz.

The Knicks hold a 25-17 record and have been strong at home, winning 16 of their 21 games. However, they are on a three-game losing streak. This game will be broadcast on NBC, and both teams will be eager to improve their standings in their respective conferences.

Mavericks vs Knicks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Knicks -10.0 (-112), Mavericks +10.0 (-110)

Dallas Mavericks Team Preview

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off two strong wins against the Utah Jazz, scoring 138 and 144 points in those games. They showed a high shooting accuracy with over 53% from the field in both games. Key players like Brandon Williams and Max Christie contributed significantly with their scoring and playmaking.

For the season, the Mavericks rank 23rd in points per game but have a high number of possessions, which is 3rd in the league. Their field goal percentage is solid, but their three-point shooting needs improvement, ranking 26th in attempts and percentage. Defensively, they are strong against three-point shooting, allowing the lowest percentage in the league.

The Mavericks face injury challenges, with key players like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving out. They will rely on players like Cooper Flagg and Naji Marshall to step up in the next game. The projected starting lineup includes Ryan Nembhard and Max Christie in the backcourt, with Cooper Flagg and Caleb Martin in the frontcourt, and Moussa Cisse at center.

New York Knicks Team Preview

The New York Knicks have faced some tough games recently. They lost to the Phoenix Suns by 7 points, scoring 99. The team shot 40.2% from the field in that game.

In the game against the Golden State Warriors, the Knicks scored 113 points. They shot 46.2% from the field but lost by 13 points. Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 rebounds in that game.

The Knicks rank 7th in the league for points per game, averaging 118.4. They are 3rd in three-point percentage, shooting 37.6%. The team also ranks 5th in rebounds per game with 45.8.

BTB Betting Pick

The Knicks are favored by 10 points against the Mavericks. With the Knicks averaging 118.4 points per game and the Mavericks allowing 117.0 points per game, the Knicks are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Knicks 120, Mavericks 108, making the Knicks -10 the pick against the spread.

The total for the game is set at 230. The Mavericks score 114.2 points per game and allow 117.0, while the Knicks score 118.4 and allow 114.9. This suggests a combined score of 235, which is above the line. Therefore, the pick is to go over 230 points for this game.