Bet365. With Jalen Brunson (ankle) still sidelined, Mikal Bridges has taken on a bigger role offensively. He’s cleared this line in six of nine games without Brunson in the lineup, and has lead the Knicks in front court touches per game since the point guard went down. And while a lot has been made about Bridges minutes since he asked Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau to play the bench more, he did see 38 minutes in their last game. With Deuce McBride slated to miss this game as well, Bridges should find himself with a very solid minutes floor.

Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Miles McBride (ankle) have both been ruled out Tuesday. With them sidelined Saturday against the Wizards, Mikal Bridges scored 27 points. Over the last eight games without Brunson, Bridges scored at least 19 points five times. Anthony Davis (abdomen) is expected to sit out this game after making his return Monday, so the Mavericks should have a compromised defense. Another factor working in Bridges’ favor is that he is averaging 19.7 points per game at home this season.

Things are not going well for the Knicks and Josh Hart has been struggling playing without Jalen Brunson. Hart is a favorite of Tom Thibadeau however he looks worn down to me and his frustrations with his coach have been evident. Hart is a fade for me right now and I also expect to see him play fewer minutes down the stretch.