The New York Knicks (35-23) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (34-24) tonight at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET and the NBA game will be televised on MSG.
New Orleans is currently favored by 2.5 points and has dropped two straight games. The Knicks, meanwhile, have won three in a row and are 4th in the Eastern Conference.
Here is a look at some Pelicans vs Knicks Odds that should help you make winning NBA picks for this game.
Pelicans vs Knicks Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks
- The Knicks will host the Pelicans in a non-conference matchup at 7:30 ET. So far this season, the Knicks are 35-23 compared to a 34-24 record for the Pelicans. Heading into the game, the Pelicans are favored by 2.5 points on the road.
New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks Betting Preview
New Orleans Pelicans Preview
The Pelicans are 34-24 this season and are currently in 6th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference NBA teams, they are 24-18 compared to 10-6 against the East.
On the road, the Pelicans have a record of 17-12 and have won their last two games away from home. Against the spread, they are 15-14 on the road and 16-13 at home.
As the favorite, the Pelicans have gone 21-13 and are favored by 2.5 points today. In their last two games as the favorite, they have gone 0-2 straight-up and 16-18 against the spread.
New Orleans’ O/U record for the season is 27-31, and the under has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 228.1 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 219.5.
In their last game, the Pelicans lost to the Bulls by a score of 114-106. The O/U line for that game was 224.5, and New Orleans was favored by 5.5 points going into the game.
Pelicans Trends
- Across the Pelicans last ten road games, the team averaged 111 points per game while allowing 112. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, New Orleans has a poor record vs the spread going 1-4. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
- Over their last three games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.
The Pelicans are an above-average offensive team, scoring 116.1 points per game (14th). On the road, they are averaging 115.4 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 18th in the league.
When it comes to shooting, the Pelicans are 9th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 12th in true shooting percentage. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 12th in the league at 55%.
So far, the Pelicans have made an average of 12.1 three-pointers per game (20th). They are 11th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. In terms of free throws, they are 13th in made free throws per game and 8th in free throw attempts.
The New Orleans Pelicans have been one of the better defensive teams in the NBA this season, ranking 8th in points allowed per game at 112.0. On the road, they have been even better, giving up just 112.7 points per contest, which is also 8th in the league. In their last five games, they have been even stingier, allowing just 107.6 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, opponents have made more threes than their season average in 53.4% of games vs. the Pelicans this season. Overall, New Orleans is 24th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 34.7%. However, they have done a good job at defending the two-point shot, ranking 20th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 55.6%.
For the season, New Orleans is 9th in rebounds per game and 2nd in steals per game. They have also done a good job of not fouling, ranking 17th in personal fouls per contest.
New York Knicks Preview
The Knicks are 32-26 against the spread this season, including a 16-13 ATS record at home. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last six home games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 11-14, and they have gone 9-16 straight-up.
This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 22-35-1, and the under has hit in three straight games. Today’s O/U line of 219.5 is lower than the team’s season average of 225.8 points per game.
New York’s last game finished with a combined score of 224 points, which was just under the O/U line of 225. The Knicks won the game 113-111, but they did not cover the spread as 11-point favorites.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Knicks are in 4th place with a record of 35-23. Within the Atlantic Division, they are in 2nd place. Today, they are 2.5-point underdogs at home.
Knicks Trends
- In their last five home games, New York has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 102. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
At home, the Knicks are averaging 113.8 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in the league at 114.2 points per game. So far, they have scored less than the NBA average in 55.2% of their games.
When it comes to pace, the Knicks are the slowest team in the NBA, averaging just 95.7 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 22nd in the league at 46%. However, they are above average in three-point shooting, hitting 36% of their attempts.
On average, the Knicks are making 13 three-pointers per game, which is 13th in the NBA. In terms of free throws, they are 14th in makes and 12th in attempts. When it comes to assists, the Knicks are 29th in the league.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Knicks are 3rd in the NBA in points allowed per game at 109.8. At home, they are giving up just 107.0 points per contest, which is 2nd in the league.
Over their last five games, New York’s defense has been even better, ranking 9th in the NBA over that span at 109.2 points per game allowed.
On the season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 72.4% of games vs. the Knicks.
One area where the Knicks have struggled defensively is blocking shots. They are 29th in the NBA standings at just 3.9 blocks per game.
Finally, over their last five games, opponents have shot 51.4% from the field vs. the Knicks.
New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of offshore sportsbooks to bet on this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NBA bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NBA odds work together in a big way.
- New Orleans Pelicans -2.5 -141 Over 219.5
- New York Knicks +2.5 +118 Under 219.5
Recommended Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -2.5
The Pelicans is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 129-100. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Pelicans at -2.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 219.5, and our model predicts the Pelicans and Knicks to score a combined 229 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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