The New York Knicks are favored to win with a -4.5 point spread and moneyline odds around 1.4, compared to the Dallas Mavericks who are +4.5 with odds near 2.47. The Knicks have a stronger season record of 8-5 versus the Mavericks' 4-11, and the Mavericks have been struggling with a 1-4 record in their last 5 games, making the Knicks the clear favorite.

The match starts at 2:30 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on November 20, 2025.

The game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, which has a seating capacity of approximately 19,200 spectators.

The prediction favors the New York Knicks to win with moneyline odds near 1.4 and a spread of -4.5 points. The Knicks have a better offensive output averaging 121.4 points per game compared to the Mavericks' 110.3, and their strong home and recent form support this prediction despite the Mavericks playing at home.

In their recent head-to-head matchups, the Knicks lead with 6 wins to the Mavericks' 2 in the last 8 games. The Knicks also won the first game of this season's series 140-132, while the Mavericks took the second narrowly at 115-113, showing a competitive but Knicks-favored history.