Knicks vs Mavericks Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 January 2026

The New York Knicks will take on the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, beginning at 9:00am AEDT.

Led by star players Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are aiming to beat a Mavericks side that includes Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall and Brandon Williams.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Knicks vs Mavericks game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's New York vs Dallas NBA game 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Knicks an 82% chance of defeating the Mavericks at Madison Square Garden.

Knicks vs Mavericks: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are shown here:

• Head to Head: Knicks $1.19, Mavericks $4.90
• Line: Knicks -12.5 ($1.91), Mavericks +12.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 232 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Knicks at $1.19 and the Mavericks at $4.90.

The Knicks are listed as 12.5-point favourites against the Mavericks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Mavericks (+12.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 232 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Mavericks (+12.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 232-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.

Knicks vs Mavericks: Best Bets

• Head to Head: New York at $1.19 with Bet365
• Line: Mavericks +12.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 232 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Knicks vs Mavericks predictions are based on complex modelling and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

Knicks vs Mavericks: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Mavericks at Madison Square Garden this Tuesday is the Knicks prevailing 120-109.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New York vs Dallas game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Knicks vs Mavericks prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the New York vs Dallas match-up.

As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Knicks vs Mavericks: Essential Details

The NBA match-up between the Knicks and Mavericks at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to begin at 9:00am AEDT on Tuesday.

• Teams: New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks
• Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026
• Time: 9:00am AEDT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our New York vs Dallas predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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