Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/08/2024

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Thursday, February 8, 2024

Venue:  Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Where to Watch:  TNT, MAX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Mavericks -2, Knicks +2; Over/Under:  233 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Mavericks -2, Knicks +2; Over/Under:  233 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Mavericks -1.5, Knicks +1.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

Dallas Mavericks:  28-23 (2nd place, Southwest Division)

New York Knicks:  33-18 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

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Dallas Mavericks:  4-6 last 10

New York Knicks:  9-1 last 10

The Mavericks are entering this game with a 28-23 record overall and they are 14-10 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets in their last game. Kyrie Irving led the team in points in that game with 36 while Luka Dončić was next on the team with 35 points. Luka Dončić led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Luka Dončić led the team in rebounds with 18. They were 50.5% from the field, 44.2% from 3-point range, and 61.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 118.3 PPG against them. The Mavericks have an ATS record of 26-25 this season and their O/U record is 25-25-1.

The Knicks are entering this game with a 33-18 record overall and they are 19-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. Donte DiVincenzo led the team in points in that game with 32 while Jalen Brunson was next on the team with 27 points. Jalen Brunson led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Josh Hart led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 55.8% from the field, 40.7% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.4 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 29-20-2 this season and their O/U record is 21-30.

The current betting odds have the Knicks listed as a 2 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Knicks have looked great in their games this season with their 33-18 record overall which has them surging up the standings in the East right now. They are right near the top of the East right now with one of the best records in the entire NBA too. They have looked great on their home court this season with their 19-6 home record and they have been really hot lately with 9 wins in their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Mavericks have also looked good in their games this season with their 28-23 record overall but they are not near the top of the West right now. They are only in 8th place right now, fighting for a play-in spot in the West for the playoffs, and they haven't been a strong road team either with their 14-10 road record. They have some momentum right now with 2 wins in a row but they haven't really looked good lately with only 4 wins in their last 10 games. The Knicks have been rolling lately with only 1 loss in their last 10 games and even though that loss was recent, they bounced back in their last game with a big win over the Grizzlies and they will be looking to get back on a roll here with another win with the Mavericks not at their best lately. The best way to place a bet here is on the Knicks to cover the spread in this game. 

Mavericks Knicks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, February 8, 2024 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Knicks 115 Mavericks 105.

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Dallas Mavericks: 3-6 ATS off a road win by 10 points or more. 4-9 ATS off a road win. 3-6 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. 7-17 ATS after 3 straight games where they made 47% of their shots or better. 16-7 UNDER off a road win by 10 points or more. 16-10 UNDER against Atlantic division opponents.

New York Knicks: 30-20 ATS in all games. 10-5 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 23-10 ATS off a home win by 10 points or more. 13-6 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 30-19 UNDER in all games. 17-8 UNDER in home games. 10-4 UNDER revenging a road loss vs opponent. 

Dallas Mavericks:  D. Lively II (C) Ques Thurs - Nose. D. Exum (PG) Out indefinitely - Knee.

New York Knicks:  J. Brunson (PG) Ques Thurs - Ankle. J. Sims (C) Ques Thurs - Illness. Q. Grimes (SG) Ques Thurs - Knee. O. Anunoby (SF) Ques Thurs - Elbow. E. Fournier (SG) Out indefinitely - Personal. J. Randle (PF) Late Feb - Shoulder. M. Robinson (C) out for season - Ankle.

“Just like any other basketball game, but it felt like I was home tonight.” - Kyrie Irving after their win against the Nets in their game on Tuesday.

“We built a big lead, and we didn’t close it off as well as we should have. But getting the win is the most important thing.” - Tom Thibodeau after his team’s win against the Grizzlies in their game on Tuesday.

PG Luka Doncic

SG Kyrie Irving

SF Josh Green

PF Derrick Jones Jr.

C Maxi Kleber

PG Jalen Brunson

SG Donte DiVincenzo

SF Josh Hart

PF Precious Achiuwa

C Isaiah Hartenstein

PPG: L. Doncic (34.5)

APG: L. Doncic (9.4)

Reb/G: L. Doncic (8.8)

PPG: J. Brunson (27.2)

APG: J. Brunson (6.5)

Reb/G: M. Robinson (10.3)

Coaches:

Dallas Mavericks: Jason Kidd (3rd season)

New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau (4th season)