Knicks vs. Mavericks 2022 NBA Odds and Preview – December 27th

By Jeff Stinger • December 27, 2022

The Eastern Conference sixth seed challenges the Western Conference eighth seed on Tuesday night at the American Airlines Center. This is their second and final regular season meeting after the Mavs secured a 21-point blowout victory earlier this December. New York looks to tie the series on a more challenging road contest and end a three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Dallas looks comfortable with three-straight wins and a chance to extend the run to four games.

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Knicks vs. Mavericks Game Information

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When: Tuesday, Decemeber 27, 2022, 8:30 PM ET
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TV: ESPN, BSAZ, BSSE-MEM
Radio: ESPN New York 98.7 (Knicks) // 97.1 The Eagle KEGL (Mavericks)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: Knicks (+6) // Grizzlies (-6)

Why Bet on the New York Knicks?

New York worked their way up to the top six of the Eastern Conference in the past few weeks. Although they find themselves in a concerning three-game losing streak, the team just pulled off their longest winning run of the season this December with eight consecutive wins. They will attempt to bounce back from a six-point defeat to start the first of their three-straight road games.

The Knicks average 114.4 points on 45.9% shooting. They hit 53.2% of their attempts from two-point range and make 33.9% of their shots from deep. Julius Randle is the team’s top scorer and rebounder with 23.09 points per game and 9.38 boards per game in 34 games. R.J. Barrett and Jalen Brunson are the two other 20-plus point scorers of the team, while Barrett registers the most minutes out of any player on the team with an average of 35.05 minutes.

Defensively, the team limits opponents to 112.1 points per game. They have one of the best shooting defenses in the league right now, holding teams to 45.3% shooting. The Knicks have a solid three-point defense and keep competitors to 34.4% three-point shooting. More than that, the group combines for 56.0 total rebounds per game and is the fourth-best record at the moment.

Why Bet on the Dallas Mavericks?

The Mavs won four of their last six games. Inconsistency remains a primary issue for Jason Kidd’s players. However, we all know that this team is more than capable of making noise in the playoffs. They host the Knicks as the eighth-best franchise in the Western Conference and look to build on a three-game win streak.

Dallas draws reasonable statistics this season. They average 111.4 points per game on 46.7% shooting. They do well from close and mid-range, hitting 57.2% of their attempts. The squad isn’t bad from downtown either. As a team, they hit 36.1% of their three-point shots. Luka Doncic is the talisman of this lineup. He leads the player stats in points (32.77 PPG). rebounds (8.29 RPG), and assists (8.71 APG). Joining him on the double-figure scoring list are Christian Wood (17.32 PPG), Spencer Dinwiddie (16.21 PPH), and Tim Hardaway Jr (13.53 PPG).

Going over the Mavs’ rim protection, they limit teams to a league fifth-best record of 109.5 points per game. The group holds opponents to 48.0% shooting and collects 48.0 total rebounds per game. Although they haven’t been on point defensively this season, their offensive prowess can make up for the deficit.

Knicks vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

The Knicks are 8-2 in the last ten road games (8-2 ATS).
The Knicks are 6-4 in the last ten road games against the Mavs (8-2 ATS).
The totals went over in three of the Knicks’ last six road games.
The Mavs are 3-2 in the last five games at American Airlines Center (2-3 ATS).
The Mavs are 2-3 in the last five games against the Knicks (2-3 ATS).
The totals went over in three of the Mavs’ last five home games.

Knicks vs. Mavericks Expert Betting Prediction

The Knicks closely monitor Jalen Brunson who is questionable for this contest, while the Mavericks have Kemba Walker and Frank Ntilikina on its questionable list. The visitors need a confidence booster with a road win to get their season back on track, but it’s going to be tough to keep Dallas at bay if Brunson doesn’t get the green light. The Mavericks look hot with three wins now and have a solid advantage as they play in familiar territory. However, covering the spread should be doable for the Knicks here. If they can hang with their opponents up to the fourth quarter, New York might even have a shot at sneaking a narrow victory past the hosts.

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