New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

The New York Knicks (-171) are favored by 4 points on the road against the Dallas Mavericks (+144) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 233.5 points.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET at the American Airlines Center. ESPN will have the television coverage.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks -4

This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-109 in favor of the Knicks.
• Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 30 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
• From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 14 threes.

Can the Knicks Offense Score Enough in Dallas?

With a 145-118 win over the Nuggets on Monday, the Knicks improved to 10-7 this season. New York, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +27 point victory. The combined score of 263 points exceeded the over/under line of 235 by 28 points.

New York took control early, outscoring Denver 36-24 in the 1st quarter. An 11-0 run helped them close the gap from 41-29 to 41-40, and they continued to build their lead by winning the 2nd quarter 40-29. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 113-87 lead, the Knicks finished strong, outscoring the Nuggets 32-31 in the final period.

The Knicks’ offense was firing on all cylinders in their 145-118 win over the Nuggets, shooting 60.9% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 52.8% clip. OG Anunoby led the way with 40 points, including 18 in the 3rd quarter, and knocked down 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 80% from the floor, while Jalen Brunson contributed 23 points and 17 assists, hitting 4 threes at an 80% rate. Brunson and Anunoby both scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, helping the Knicks get off to a strong start.

Despite giving up 118 points, the Knicks managed to secure a win over the Nuggets. New York allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, but Denver put up 34 in the 3rd and 31 in the 4th. The Knicks held the Nuggets to 44% shooting from the field.

New York limited Denver to 11 made threes on 33% shooting from beyond the arc. The Nuggets went 25/27 from the free-throw line. The Knicks finished with 35 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards, and they recorded 5 steals and 4 blocks.

Can Dallas Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

Dallas improved to 10-8 on the season with a 129-119 win over the Hawks on Monday. The Mavericks, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 248, surpassing the O/U line of 236.5 by 11.5 points.

Dallas took control of the game with a 10-0 run, extending the score from 31-20 to 41-20. They entered the 4th quarter with a narrow 96-95 lead but pulled away by outscoring Atlanta 33-24 in the final period.

The Mavericks shot 50% from the field and connected on 16 threes at a 45.7% rate in their 129-119 win over the Hawks. Kyrie Irving led the way with 32 points, knocking down 6 threes despite shooting just 39.3% overall.

Irving scored 16 points in the 4th quarter, while Jaden Hardy added 10 of his 23 points in the 2nd. Naji Marshall contributed 22 points, shooting 75% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc.

Despite giving up 119 points, the Mavericks tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 24 points to secure the win over the Hawks. Dallas struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 31 and 36 points, respectively, but improved in the 3rd, allowing 28 points.

The Mavericks did well defending the three, holding the Hawks to 29% shooting and just 9 made threes. Dallas sent Atlanta to the line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Mavericks also recorded 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 8 blocks.