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New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Pelicans (30-30) battle the New York Knicks (34-27) Saturday, with tip from Madison Square Garden set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Knicks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

This will be the first matchup between these teams this season.

The Pelicans lost to the Toronto Raptors 115-110 on the road Thursday, failing to cover as 4.5-point underdogs. The Pelicans are 4-3 against the spread (ATS) over their last 7 but 0-1 ATS since All-Star break. New Orleans is 28-32 ATS on the season.

The Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 115-109 Friday, covering as 1-point road underdogs. New York has covered 3 straight and is 5-1-1 ATS over its last 7, winning 4 in a row straight up as well. The Knicks are 32-26-3 ATS on the season.

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Pelicans at Knicks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:43 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Knicks -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +3.5 (-115) | Knicks -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Pelicans at Knicks key injuries

Pelicans

F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

Knicks

None

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Pelicans at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 115, Knicks 112

Moneyline

The Knicks haven’t played well at MSG this season. They have a 16-15 home record which is the 6th worst home win percentage in the NBA. The Knicks are just 12-16-3 ATS at home.

The Pelicans have the size to counter Knicks C Mitchell Robinson as well. C Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 14.4 points and 9.8 rebounds per game and should dominate the paint.

With the playmaking and size to give New York problems, BET PELICANS (+135).

Against the spread

LEAN PELICANS +3.5 (-115).

I’d rather play the Pelicans to win outright which is why this is just a lean. Nonetheless, getting the 3.5 on the road could be just as good of a play.

Over/Under

The Over is 5-5 in the Pelicans’ last 10 games and 3-2 in the Knicks’ last 5.

The Pelicans rank 8th in offensive rebounding rate while the Knicks sit at 17th in defensive rebounding rate. The Pelicans sit at 15th in pace as well, so look for them to keep up the tempo.

Considering the extra offensive opportunities and relatively low projected point total, LEAN OVER 223.5 (-115).

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New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Pelicans (16-28) travel to Madison Square Garden Thursday to take on the New York Knicks (22-23). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Pelicans vs. Knicks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Knicks are coming into this game with just one day of rest following a brutal 2-point loss to the Timberwolves.

New York did cover as 4-point home underdogs. The Knicks have covered in four of their last five games. At home, they’ve oddly been worse at home as well, just 11-13 at MSG as compared to 11-10 on the road.

That said, the Pelicans have covered four of their last six, failing to cover in Boston despite jumping out to an early double-digit lead. New Orleans is just 6-17 overall on the road and 6-13 against the spread (ATS) as a road underdog.

Pelicans at Knicks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Pelicans +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Knicks -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +4.5 (-112) | Knicks -4.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 209.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pelicans at Knicks key injuries

Pelicans

G Devonte’ Graham (ankle) questionable

Knicks

C Nerlens Noel (knee) out
G Derrick Rose (ankle) out
G Cam Reddish (ankle) out

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Pelicans at Knicks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 104, Knicks 99

Money line

SPRINKLE on the PELICANS (+145).

The Pelicans are one of the most aggressive teams in the league behind big man Jonas Valančiūnas. They rank first in defensive rebounding and fourth in offensive rebounding.

Meanwhile, the Knicks sit 13th in defensive rebounding. Since New York is 22nd in true shooting percentage and New Orleans ranked 26th, neither has consistently shot well this season.

The Knicks, who rank 18th in net rating, are worse than their record suggests. While New York big Mitchell Robinson has been playing well, Valanciunas should be able to bully the young big man, especially considering Big Val’s ability to shoot from deep.

Against the spread

BET on the PELICANS +4.5 (-112).

The Pelicans also have Brandon Ingram who is arguably the best scorer in this game. The Knicks defense has regressed from last season and I expect the Pelicans two stars to shine.

Also, the Pelicans are 6-4 ATS with a rest advantage. The Knicks are 11-19 ATS with one day off as well.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 209.5 (-110).

I don’t love the lower total here, but neither team has covered the Over at a high rate. The Knicks are just 19-26 O/U and the Pelicans are 18-25-1 O/U this season.

New Orleans is just 1-5 O/U in their last six games. Both teams also rank in the bottom 10 in opponents’ turnovers, so this should be a half-court battle. Lastly, the Knicks rank dead last in pace with the Pelicans at No. 20.

Considering that and the trends, I’ll take the UNDER 209.5 (-110).

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New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New Orleans Pelicans (25-31) visit the New York Knicks (30-27) Sunday at Madison Square Garden at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Pelicans-Knicks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Pelicans are coming off a 117-115 overtime loss at the Washington Wizards Friday to kick off this short two-game road trip. In their last home game, they were dropped 116-106 by the Knicks, failing to cover as 2-point favorites. The Pellies haven’t failed to cover in three in a row since March 3-11.

The Knicks topped old buddy C Kristaps Porzingis and the Mavericks in Dallas 117-109 Friday. It was the Knicks’ fifth consecutive win and – more importantly to us – their eighth cover in a row.

Pelicans at Knicks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:24 a.m. ET.

Money line: Pelicans +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Knicks -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Pelicans +2.5 (-110) | Knicks -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pelicans at Knicks: Key injuries

Pelicans

SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker (leg) out
SG Josh Hart (thumb) out
C Jaxson Hayes (back) probable

Knicks

SG Alec Burks (health and safety protocols) out
C Mitchell Robinson (foot) out

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Pelicans at Knicks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 119, Pelicans 110

Money line (ML)

The KNICKS (-140) are a solid value at this price and you needn’t worry about covering the spread. They are on a five-game heater, including a win in New Orleans Wednesday by 10 points.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The KNICKS -2.5 (-110) are on an eight-game cover streak, last failing to cover at MSG in a low-scoring 99-86 loss to the Mavericks April 2. New York is also 13-3 ATS across the past 16 games as a home favorite, and 23-8-1 ATS over the previous 32 games overall.

The Pelicans, on the other hand, have failed to cover in four straight on the road, and they’re 2-5 ATS in the past seven games overall.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 219.5 (-110) is the way to go here. These teams just hit the Over on Wednesday in the Crescent City.

The Over is 23-9 in the past 32 for the Pels when playing on a day of rest. The Over is also 4-1 in New York’s past five overall, and 4-1 in the past five against losing teams.

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