The New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans meet Saturday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

New York Knicks Betting Preview 

The New York Knicks look for a win to get a game above a .500 record. The New York Knicks have split there last 10 road games. The New York Knicks are averaging 115 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 48.2 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 25 points and 3 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 23 points and 3 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer and Julius Randle is grabbing 11.5 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 44.7 percent from beyond the arc and 63 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview 

The New Orleans Pelicans look for another win after beating the Grizzlies in their opener. The New Orleans Pelicans look for back-to-back 2-0 starts to the season. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 111 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 104 points on 41.8 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 24 points and 4 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 23 points and 7 rebounds. Brandon Ingram is the third double-digit scorer and Herbert Jones is grabbing 8 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 43.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 27.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 52 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Pick

The New York Knicks are on the end of a back to back and this is where legs can be tested this early in the season. As Ive said in countless other write-ups, I fairly high on the Pelicans this season and even think they could make a run toward the finals if Zion can stay healthy. They’re the rested team and at home, and they didn’t look too bad in their opener on the road against Memphis. These are spots where I really like the Grizzlies. I’ll lay the small chalk with the home team.