The New York Knicks (4-1) are on the road Saturday to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (1-5). Tip-off from Smoothie King Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Knicks vs. Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Knicks are off to a great start this season and scoring at a high clip. They are second in the NBA averaging 115.8 points per game, led by F Julius Randle’s 23.0 points and 12.2 rebounds per game. Five players are averaging double-digits in scoring.
The Pelicans are dealing with the absence of F Zion Williamson, who is out with a foot injury. They have yet to win a game at home this season and are averaging only 102.2 points per game while shooting 42.6% from the field.
Knicks at Pelicans odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Knicks -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Pelicans +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -5.5 (-120) | Pelicans +5.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Knicks at Pelicans key injuries
Knicks
- C Nerlens Noel (knee) out
Pelicans
- F Zion Williamson (foot) out
Knicks at Pelicans odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 112, Pelicans 100
Money line
There is no reason to think that the Knicks will fall to the short-handed Pelicans.
Although New Orleans has kept their last two games close, the Knicks have been winning close games. Three of their four wins have been by 4 or fewer points. That won’t be the case tonight.
Take the KNICKS (-240).
Against the spread
As previously mentioned, four of the Knicks’ five wins have been by fewer than 5 points. They are 4-1 ATS, only failing to cover a 12-point spread in a loss to the Orlando Magic.
The Pelicans are 3-3 ATS on the season but 1-2 ATS at home.
I just don’t think they will have the firepower to keep up with New York.
Take the KNICKS -5.5 (-120).
Over/Under
None of the Knicks’ last three games have reached 215 total points, but their games average 224.6 total points on the season. The Pelicans are 2-4 O/U and none of the four games that stayed Under the projected total reached 215 points.
The Pelicans’ games average 211.2 points per game.
Take UNDER 214.5 (-107).
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