After each team had the night off Tuesday, the New York Knicks (28-27) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (25-29) at Smoothie King Center Wednesday night. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Knicks-Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks are riding a three-game winning streak after beating the Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies in the last week. They covered the spread in each of their last six games and are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 outings.
PF Julius Randle was dominant once again Monday against his former team, pouring in 34 points and 10 rebounds against L.A.
The Pelicans are equally hot, also winning their last three games. PF Zion Williamson is coming off a 30-point performance against the Sacramento Kings, while SF Brandon Ingram scored 34 points, with 7 assists and 6 rebounds.
New Orleans is 2-1 in its last three head-to-head meetings with the Knicks.
Knicks at Pelicans: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Knicks +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Pelicans -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Knicks +2.5 (-110) | Pelicans -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Knicks at Pelicans: Key injuries
Knicks
- SF John Henson (calf) out
- C Mitchell Robinson (foot) out
Pelicans
- PG Lonzo Ball (hip) doubtful
- PF James Johnson (wrist) questionable65
- SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) out
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Knicks at Pelicans: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Knicks 109, Pelicans 106
Money line (ML)
These are two evenly matched teams so it’s no surprise the Pelicans are favored slightly at home but the Knicks boast an elite defense and New Orleans will be missing Ball.
Bet the KNICKS (+115) to win straight up and take the plus money.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The Knicks are getting 2.5 points from New Orleans.
The Knicks are 12-7 ATS as road underdogs this season and they’re 17-11 ATS overall on the road; the Pelicans are just 14-15 ATS at home.
Bet the KNICKS +2.5 (-110) to cover with 2 points of insurance.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Under has been on a roll lately when these teams meet. The total has gone Under in 13 of the last 18 meetings.
The total has also gone Under 10 times in the Knicks’ last 15 games.
Bet the UNDER 218.5 (-110).
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