New Orleans Pelicans (4-16) vs. NY Knicks (11-8)
December 1, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -11.5; Over/Under: +225.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans and NY Knicks meet Sunday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Grizzlies and Raptors, and they play the Hawks, Suns, and Thunder next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 103.6 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.9 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Hornets, lost to the Mavericks, and they play the Magic, Hornets, and Pistons next. The NY Knicks are averaging 118.8 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 26.2 points and 12.7 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.6 points and 7.9 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Mikal Bridges is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last nine road games.
- The Knicks have won 20 of their last 22 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in four of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Knicks’ last nine night games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pelicans’ last four road games on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.8).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.6).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (103.8).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.8).
NY Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
I don’t want to lay double-digit chalk as much as the next guy, but getting behind the New Orleans Pelicans continues to be a no-go. The Pelicans continue to lose games, they’re 7-13 ATS, and those things likely won’t change given their injury situation. The NY Knicks have run hot and cold and have had their fair share of questionable moments, but they’re at home and the healthier team. This should be a comfortable Knicks victory. I’ll lay the points.
