Last February, the Dallas Mavericks made the worst kind of history. In a trade that will live in infamy, the Mavs traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. As a result of that move, Dallas fans revolted, cancelling ticket packages and vowing boycotts. Indeed, the trade is an NBA betting disaster. The Mavs flopped on their faces out of the gate and have not shown anyone a reason for hope. On Wednesday night, the Mavs host the New York Knicks. Following a slow start, New York is finding its groove. Dallas will be a decided underdog.
New York Knicks at Dallas Mavericks NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 9:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Knicks | -5½ ( -108 ) | 230½ ( -108 ) | -225 |  |
| Mavericks | +5½ ( -112 ) | 230½ ( -112 ) | +185 | |
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Knicks at Mavericks Betting Odds Analysis
New York will draw most of the casual sector money, cause of the branding of the two teams. Since the Doncic trade, Dallas has a bad reputation that is getting worse. Additionally, New York will draw strong support as the quality team receives a discount on the road.
New York Knicks Team Overview
The New York Knicks are 8-4 straight up, 8-4 against the spread, and 9-3 over/under the sports betting total. Late on New York has covered three out of their last four games. The Knicks have gone over the total in six of its previous seven matchups. Concurrently, New York is 2nd in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. New York is 2.5 games behind the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
New York has NBA metrics of 6th for scoring offense, 19th for field goal percentage, 8th for 3-point field goal percentage, 3rd for free throw percentage, and 7th for offensive rebounding. In comparison, on defense, the Knicks rank 11th in scoring defense, 22nd in field goal percentage allowed, 28th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 7th in defensive rebounding.
Dallas Mavericks Team Overview
The Dallas Mavericks are 3-10 straight up, 5-8 against the spread, and 5-8 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Dallas has covered two out of their last six games. The Mavs have gone over the total in three of its previous three matchups. Concurrently, Dallas is 14th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Dallas is 9.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
Dallas has NBA metrics of 27th for scoring offense, 25th for field goal percentage, 29th for 3-point field goal percentage, 27th for free throw percentage, and 13th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Mavs have NBA metrics of 13th for scoring defense, 10th for field goal percentage permitted, 6th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 28th for defensive rebounding.
Knicks at Mavericks Betting Trends
The Knicks have recently lost betting value on the road. To illustrate, New York covered only one of its last seven away games. The Knicks went over the total in four of their most recent five games.
On the other hand, the Mavericks have been a dreadful betting value at home. Dallas covered the spread in only five of its most recent 18 home games. The Mavericks went under the total in seven of their last ten home games.
Overall, the Mavericks covered the spread in four of their most recent six games with the Knicks. The last five games between New York and Dallas went over the total.
In the series between New York and Dallas, the Mavericks have cashed in nine of their most recent 12 home games against the Knicks. The Knicks and Mavericks went over the total in five of their last seven meetings at Dallas.
Knicks at Mavericks SBG Free Pick
Of major concern is how uncompetitive Dallas has become. New York is the better team, and Dallas has been gushing red ink at home. Additionally, the Knicks will get some type of road team discount in this spot.
Knicks at Mavericks SBG Best Bet: New York Knicks.