New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview
When the Pelicans take on the Knicks at Madison Square Garden tonight, New Orleans will be favored by 2.5 points. The over/under line for the game is currently set at 219.5 points.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET, and the game can be seen on MSG.
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New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Pelicans have faced off vs. the Knicks as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Knicks and Pelicans, the over/under record in these games is 2-3 with a combined average of 212 points per contest.
- Across their ten previous road games, New Orleans has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 111 points per game.
- The Knicks are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
- Although the Pelicans have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-4.
New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Today, the Pelicans are favored by 2.5 points against the Knicks. This season, they have gone 21-13 as the favorite and have lost their last two games as the favorite. Their ATS record as the favorite is 16-18.
In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans are currently in 6th place with a record of 34-24. Within the Southwest Division, they are in 1st place.
New Orleans’ ATS record for the season is 31-27, and they have an average scoring differential of +2.7 points per game on the road. Their road record is 15-14 vs. the spread.
The Pelicans have lost two straight games straight-up and vs. the spread. In their most recent game, they lost to the Bulls by a score of 114-106. The O/U line for that game was 224.5.
This season, the Pelicans have an O/U record of 27-31, and their games have averaged 228.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 219.5 is lower than 54 of their previous games.
On offense, the Pelicans are averaging 116.1 points per game, which is 14th in the league. In terms of pace, they are 18th at 98.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 9th in the league at 48%. From two-point range, they are 12th in the league at 55%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 11th in the league in three-point percentage at 37%. However, they are just 20th in three-point makes at 12.1 per game. On average, they are making 18.1 free throws per game, which is 13th in the NBA.
So far, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.7% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 12th in the league at 27.1 per game. Finally, they are 14th in offensive rebounds at 11 per game.
This season, the Pelicans’ defense is the 8th ranked defense in the NBA at 8th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 65.5% of their games. The New Orleans defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.4% of their field goal attempts vs. New Orleans.
The Knicks are 35-23 this season and are currently in 4th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 24-13 compared to 11-10 in non-conference games.
As the underdog, the Knicks are 9-16 this season and have gone 11-14 against the spread. Their ATS record at home is 16-13, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last six home games.
New York’s O/U record for the season is 22-35-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 224 points, and today’s O/U line is 219.5.
In their last game, the Knicks beat the Pistons by a score of 113-111. They were favored by 11 points in that game but did not cover the spread. The O/U line for that game was 225.
At home, the Knicks are averaging 113.8 points per game, which is 22nd in the league. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 114.2 points per game. In terms of pace, New York is last in the NBA at 95.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Knicks are 22nd in the league at 46%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 24th in the NBA at 53%. From beyond the arc, New York is hitting 36% of their threes, which is 13th in the league. So far this season, they have made an average of 13 three-pointers per game.
When it comes to assists, the Knicks are 29th in the NBA at 23.7 per game. In terms of free throws, they are 12th in attempts at 23 per game. So far this season, New York is 14th in made free throws at 18.1 per game.
This season, the Knicks’ defense is the 3rd ranked defense in the NBA at 3rd PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 67.2% of their games. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Knicks are forcing 12.4 per game, which is 10th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 29th in blocked shots at 3.9 per game.
Based on our projections, we have the Pelicans coming out on top by a score of 129-100.
New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- Take the Pelicans on the moneyline
- The Pelicans should also cover at -2.5
- Projecting a combined 229 points, we like the over
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- OG Anunoby – Elbow – Out
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- CJ McCollum – Ankle – Questionable
- Zion Williamson – Foot – Questionable
- Jose Alvarado – Suspension – Out
- Dyson Daniels – Knee – Out
