Both the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks may be without one of their star players in Wednesday night's matchup.

The marquee player the Mavericks received in the infamous Luka Doncic trade could already be headed out of town.

The New York Knicks (8-5) visit the Dallas Mavericks (4-11) on Wednesday. Tip-off from American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, is at 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The New York Knicks face the Dallas Mavericks in a regular season NBA game on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 (11/19/25) at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

The Dallas Mavericks are struggling in the point guard department as they await for Kyrie Irving to return from injury. Bleacher Report contributor Zach Buckley

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban says the NBA prevented him from retaining control after the team’s sale.

The Dallas Mavericks could be without point guard Kyrie Irving for longer than expected as he recovers from injury.

Nico Harrison left the Dallas Mavericks in a bad spot. The Luka Doncic trade was what it was, and it's the main reason that Harrison is no longer the general manager, but there are plenty of valid reasons for why he was shown the door.