Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks Prediction 3/25/25 NBA Picks

The Dallas Mavericks have been in poor form as they've lost nine of their last 12 games overall, but they will be gunning for a third straight victory after blowing past the Nets in a 120-101 road win last night. Naji Marshall led the team with 22 points on nine of 15 shooting, PJ Washington and Spencer Dinwiddie scored 16 points each while Kai Jones chipped in with 13 points and nine rebounds on five of five shooting. As a team, the Mavericks shot 56 percent from the field and 10 of 31 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with their defense by holding the Nets to just 17 points in the first quarter to jump out in front. Before the Mavericks poured in 34 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 22 points. The Mavs will play against the Magic following this one.

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in decent shape as they've won four of their last seven games overall. They will be eager to keep it going after making light work of the lowly Wizards in a 122-103 home win on Saturday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals, Mikal Bridges added 27 points with six rebounds and four assists while OG Anunoby chipped in with 23 points on eight of 12 shooting. As a team, the Knicks shot 48 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they dominated from the start and outscored the Wizards by 66-41 in the first half to take an early 33-point lead. However, it wasn't all smooth sailing as their lead got cut to just four points before they finished strong to pull away at the end. The Knicks will meet the Clippers, Bucks, and Trail Blazers after this game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last eight home games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Mavericks have lost seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games following a win.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

• The Mavericks have won each of their last eight Tuesday games against the Knicks.
• The Knicks have lost three of their last four games following a win.
• The Mavericks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Madison Square Garden following a win.

The Mavericks are still missing a bunch of players including Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, and Daniel Gafford, while the Knicks have ruled out Miles McBride and Jalen Brunson once again. The Mavericks have sprung to life with a couple of impressive victories, but they will play their second game of a back-to-back set. This means that there is a possibility that they rest Anthony Davis after he played last night. The Knicks come into this game as the team in better form, and they should be well-rested as they haven't played since Saturday, but they are still missing their best player. It's hard to go past the Knicks to get the win at home, but the line just seems too hefty. So, I will back the Mavericks to hang around and keep this within single digits when it's all said and done.