The New Orleans Pelicans and NY Knicks meet Tuesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs. Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs. Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Clippers, lost to the Cavs and play the Pistons next. The Pelicans have won 10 of their last 15 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 115.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.8 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 21.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer, and Dejounte Murray is dishing 6.2 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Nets and Wizards and play the Hornets next. The Knicks have won 22 of their last 29 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 117.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 110.4 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.2 points and 2.9 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 3.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won 16 of their last 17 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 home games following a home win.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Pelicans have won four of their last six games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last five games as home favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last six games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four home games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Knicks vs Pelicans Injury Report
Miles McBride and Landry Shamet are out for the Knicks.
The Pelicans will be without Bryce McGowens.
Knicks vs Pelicans Prediction
The Knicks have the ability to blow the doors off at home, where they’ve played their best ball, but we’ve been backing the Pelicans a lot since the all star break and it’s paid off. The Pelicans are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games and 42-30 ATS on the season. In a league full of tanking, the Pelicans are a team that shows up, tries to build winning habits and has quietly been a money maker. Give me the points with the Pels.