The New York Knicks (10-7) travel to face off against the Dallas Mavericks (10-8) on Wednesday, November 27th. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on ESPN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.
Knicks vs Mavericks
The Knicks Are Coming Off A Win
New York improved to 10-7 on the season with a dominant 145-118 win over the Nuggets on Monday. The Knicks, who were +2 point underdogs, not only covered the spread but did so in style, winning by 27 points. The total score of 263 points went well over the pre-game line of 235.
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 kept the pressure on by winning the 2nd quarter 40-29. Heading into the 4th with a 113-87 lead, the Knicks finished strong, outscoring the Nuggets 32-31 in the final period.
The Mavericks Are Coming Off A Win
The Mavericks improved to 10-8 on the season with a 129-119 win over the Hawks on Monday. Dallas, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, picked up the road win and covered the spread. The game’s total of 248 points went over the line of 236.5 by 11.5 points.
Dallas took control in the 4th quarter, outscoring Atlanta 33-24. A key 10-0 run extended their lead from 31-20 to 41-20, helping them pull away for the win.
Knicks Offense Breakdown
The Knicks put up 145 points in their 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%.
Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 80% from the field. Jalen Brunson contributed 23 points and 17 assists, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.
Mavericks Offense Breakdown
Kyrie Irving’s 16-point fourth quarter helped him finish with 32 points and 6 assists in the Mavericks’ 129-119 win over the Hawks. Irving hit 6 threes, shooting 46.2% from deep, while the team connected on 16 threes at a 45.7% rate.
Jaden Hardy added 23 points, with 10 coming in the 2nd quarter, and Naji Marshall contributed 22 points on 75% shooting, hitting 2 threes at 66.7%. The Mavericks shot 50% from the field overall.
Knicks Team Defense
Defensively, the Knicks allowed 118 points to the Nuggets but still managed to come away with the win. They gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter, 29 in the 2nd, 34 in the 3rd, and 31 in the 4th.
New York held Denver to 44% shooting from the field and 33% from beyond the arc, where the Nuggets made 11 threes. The Knicks also sent Denver to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 25. On the boards, the Knicks gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 5 steals and 4 blocks.
Mavericks Team Defense
Despite giving up 118 points, the Knicks’ defense did enough to secure a win over the Nuggets. They allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, but Denver scored 34 in the 3rd and 31 in the 4th. The Nuggets shot 44% from the field.
New York limited Denver’s three-point shooting, giving up just 11 made threes on 33% shooting. The Nuggets went 25/27 from the free-throw line. The Knicks grabbed 35 defensive rebounds but allowed 10 offensive boards, while also recording 5 steals and 4 blocks.
Knicks vs Mavericks Trends
- The Knicks are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Across their last three home contests, Dallas has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 123 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 5-3-2.
- The Knicks have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Knicks vs Mavericks Prediction
Our bet is on the Knicks for a win, and we project the score to be 125-109. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Knicks with the spread at -4.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 233.5, and our model projects the Knicks and Mavericks to reach a combined total of 234 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:November 27, 2024 Knicks, Mavericks