Knicks-Mavericks Preview

The New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Nate Robinson went for 45 points, six rebounds, and six assists for New York in its 120-114 overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

Portland cashed as 2.5-point road favorites as the teams played over the 191-point total posted by sportsbooks.

Dirk Nowitzki dropped 34 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Mavericks past the New Jersey Nets 111-91 on Saturday night.

Dallas cashed as 12-point home favorites as the teams played over the 193.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
New York has lost 6 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 18-45 SU, 30-32-1 ATS
Dallas: 40-23 SU, 26-33-4 ATS

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 6-4
After playing Portland are 1-9
After a loss are 4-6

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 4-3
After playing New Jersey are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 12 of New York's last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 7 games on the road
New York is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
New York is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Dallas is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
Dallas is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing New York

Next up:
New York at Miami, Wednesday, March 12
Dallas home to Charlotte, Wednesday, March 12

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