Knicks vs. Mavericks betting: NBA preview for Jan. 19

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The New York Knicks (25-17) are heavy, 10.5-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks (17-26) on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. The game airs at 5 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock, MSG, and KFAA. The point total is 230.5 in the matchup.

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Knicks vs. Mavericks betting lines

  • Knicks odds to win: -442
  • Mavericks odds to win: +341
  • Spread: Knicks (-10.5)
  • Total: 230.5
  • TV Channel: MyNetworkTV (KSHV – Shreveport, LA)
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Knicks Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • New York has a 14-7 ATS record in home games so far while putting up a record of 16-5 overall in those contests.
  • New York has a 3-0 record ATS at home this season as 10.5-point favorites or more.
  • The Knicks have gone over a set point total in a home game 12 times this year.
  • New York and its opponents have averaged a total of 232.5 points per home contest this season, two points greater than this game’s listed total.

Knicks Recent Trends

  • The Knicks have covered the spread three times in their last 10 contests while putting up a 2-8 record straight-up in those games.
  • The Knicks’ past 10 outings saw five go over the total.
  • The Knicks’ past 10 games have ended with an average of 230.6 points scored. That’s 0.1 more points than this contest’s over/under.
  • Across their past 10 games, the Knicks have scored 7.8 fewer points per contest compared to their season-long scoring average.

Knicks Betting Records

  • The Knicks are 24-12 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 66.7% of those games).
  • New York has gone 4-1 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -442 or shorter (winning 80%).
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Knicks’ implied win probability is 81.5%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.9 (16th in NBA) 46.8 (14th) 45.8 (fifth) 41.8 (fifth) 26.7 (12th) 13 (fourth)

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Mavericks Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • The Mavericks have a 6-13 record against the spread on the road and are 4-15 in road contests.
  • On the road this season, Mavericks games have gone over the set point total eight times.
  • The Mavericks and their opponents have averaged a total of 233.1 points per road contest this season, 2.6 points greater than this game’s projected total.

Mavericks Recent Trends

  • The Mavericks are 5-5 overall and 4-6 against the spread over their past 10 contests.
  • The final scores of the last 10 Mavericks games have surpassed the set total four times.
  • The past 10 Mavericks games averaged 1.9 more points (232.4) than this matchup’s over/under.
  • During the last 10 games, the Mavericks are scoring 116.5 points per game compared to their 114.2 season average.

Mavericks Betting Records

  • This season, Dallas has won nine out of the 26 games, or 34.6%, in which it has been the underdog.
  • The Mavericks have a record of 1-4 when they’re set as an underdog of +341 or more by sportsbooks this season.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 22.7% chance of a victory for the Mavericks.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.3 (11th in NBA) 46.5 (10th) 44.6 (13th) 46.9 (27th) 25.5 (19th) 14.5 (19th)
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