Mavericks vs. Knicks Picks and Prediction – 3/25/2025

Dallas Mavericks (35-57) vs. New York Knicks (44-26)
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Previous Games:

  • Mavericks: 120-101 win vs. Brooklyn

  • Knicks: 122-103 win vs. Washington

Head-to-Head:

The Mavericks have struggled recently, winning only three of their last ten games. The Knicks are in a strong position, holding third place in the Eastern Conference and winning 23 of their 34 home games this season.

Dallas Mavericks Breakdown:

Dallas has been playing fast but inefficient defense. Their offense is potent, averaging 117.8 points per game, but they struggle to get stops, allowing 125.5 points per game in their last ten contests. Naji Marshall has been a standout, providing a team-high 22 points in the win over Brooklyn.

Key Players:

  • Naji Marshall: 22.6 points, 8.2 rebounds

  • Spencer Dinwiddie: 6.2 assists

  • Klay Thompson: 2.7 (34.6%) 3-pointers

New York Knicks Breakdown:

The Knicks have been strong at home, winning four of their last ten games. Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby have been pivotal in the Knicks’ offense, and the team is a solid fifth in the league for offensive efficiency. They outrebounded Washington 49-41 in their recent win. With the absence of Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart have stepped up to fill the void.

Key Players:

  • Karl-Anthony Towns: 22.1 points

  • OG Anunoby: 37.3% from 3-point range

  • Josh Hart: 9.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists

Betting Trends:

Dallas Mavericks:

  • 3-8 SU in their last 11 games.

  • 4-7 ATS in their last 11 games.

  • The O/U is 9-2 in Dallas' last 11 games.

New York Knicks:

  • 4-6 SU in their last 10 games.

  • 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games.

  • The O/U is 3-7 in New York’s last 10 games.

Exact Score Prediction:

New York Knicks 119 – Dallas Mavericks 108

Our Best Bet:

New York Knicks -9.5 (-110)

The Knicks have been dominant at home and will likely continue that trend against a Mavericks team that struggles with consistency and defense. Even with the absence of Jalen Brunson, the Knicks should cover the spread, with the game likely going over the total as both teams can score.

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