The Knicks have not made a good showing of themselves during this easy part of their schedule.
Against three tanking teams that are desperately trying to lose games in order to increase draft chances at selecting Cooper Flagg, the Knicks somehow lost two of three games.
They face a similar test with the Dallas Mavericks, who are on the same level as a team that does not want to win games.
Dallas did bring back Anthony Davis from injury on Monday it appears he will not play on Tuesday against the Knicks.
Although, that’s far from guaranteed, he told The Post’s Stefan Bondy “I don’t think so” when asked whether he will play tonight.
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Knicks vs. Mavericks prediction
Davis was never really expected to play in this game, as the line hasn’t moved much, with Dallas remaining a 10.5-point underdog.
The Mavericks are playing the second game of a back-to-back while the Knicks haven’t played since Saturday, a home win to the Wizards.
A nice little break should have the Knicks well-rested for tonight’s game.
Dallas should be concerned about their defense in the back end of a back-to-back.
Prior to Monday’s win over the Nets, Dallas allowed 11 consecutive opponents to score at least 122 points.
An embarrassing showing from the Mavericks allows us to target the total, which comes in at 224.5.
The projected score for this game is 117-107 in favor of the Knicks.
Betting on the NBA?
I’m expecting some more points in this one, back the over 224.5 with Davis now surely not playing on Tuesday.
PICK: Over 224.5 (-110, Fanatics Sportsbook)
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