New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks odds, tips and betting trends

New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks odds, tips and betting trends | 1/19/2026

The New York Knicks (25-17) aim to halt a three-game losing streak when hosting the Dallas Mavericks (17-26) at 5 p.m. ET on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. The game airs on NBC/Peacock, MSG, and KFAA.

The Knicks are a 5.5-point favorite against the Mavericks when the Knicks and the Mavericks meet. The matchup’s point total is set at 227.5.

Knicks vs. Mavericks betting odds

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 3:30 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Spread: New York -5.5Total: 227.5Moneyline: New York -265, Dallas +215Watch this game on Fubo!Mavericks at Knicks odds, spread, & morePredictionPick ATS: Knicks (- 5.5)Pick OU: Over (227.5)Prediction: Knicks 121 – Mavericks 112MoneylineThe Knicks have been the moneyline favorite 36 total times this season. They’ve finished 24-12 in those games.In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -265 or shorter, New York has a record of 13-1 (92.9% win percentage).The Knicks have an implied moneyline win probability of 72.6% in this game.The Mavericks have been underdogs in 26 games this season and won nine (34.6%) of those contests.Dallas has a record of 4-9, a 30.8% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +215 or more by bookmakers this season.Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mavericks have a 31.7% chance to win.Against the spreadThe Knicks average 118.4 points per game, only 1.4 more points than the 117 the Mavericks allow.When New York puts up more than 117 points, it is 15-7 against the spread and 18-4 overall.When it scores more than 114.9 points, Dallas is 11-5 against the spread and 11-5 overall.New York’s record is 15-6 against the spread and 17-4 overall when it gives up fewer than 114.2 points.The Knicks are the league’s seventh-ranked scoring team (118.4 PPG), while the Mavericks allow the rank 17th in points per game (117) in NBA action.Dallas’ squad is currently the 23rd-ranked scoring team in the NBA (114.2 PPG), while New York’s team is 12th in points allowed per game (114.9).The Knicks have put up a total of 146 more points than their opponents this year (an average of 3.5 per game), while the Mavericks have been out-scored by opponents on average this year (by 123 total points, 2.8 per game).Over/UnderThe average implied total for New York this season is 119.5 points, 2.5 more points than its implied total of 117 points in Monday’s game.This season, New York has scored more than 117 points 24 times.Dallas’ average implied point total on the season (118.5 points) is 7.5 points higher than its implied total in this matchup (111 points).How to watch Knicks vs. MavericksWatch this game on Fubo!

Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.

Gambling involves risk. Please only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose.  While we do our utmost to offer good advice and information we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.  We do our best to make sure all the information that we provide on this site is correct. However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable. Please check any stats or information if you are unsure how accurate they are. No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. All forms of betting carry financial risk and it is up to the individual to make bets with or without the assistance of information provided on this site and we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of following the betting tips provided on this site.  Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.

Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. It is your sole responsibility to act in accordance with your local laws.

© 2026 sportsbookwire.usatoday.com. All rights reserved.