The New York Knicks (33-18) welcome the Dallas Mavericks (28-23) to Madison Square Garden Thursday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Mavericks vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Mavericks lead 1-0, beating the Knicks at home 128-124 on Jan. 11 to cover as a 4.5-point underdog
Dallas is are coming off a 119-107 win over the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday, covering as a 3-point favorite. The Mavs have covered in 2 straight wins and are 26-25 ATS on the season.
The Knicks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-113 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 13-point home favorite. New York has won 10 of its last 11 games and has covered 8 of those. It has covered 5 of its last 7 home games and the Knicks are a strong 29-20-2 ATS on the season. They are led by G Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 27.2 points per game.