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The New Orleans Pelicans (5-23) are underdogs (+8.5) as they attempt to break a five-game losing streak when they host the New York Knicks (17-10) at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs on NBA TV, Gulf Coast Sports, and MSG.
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Knicks vs. Pelicans Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final result of Knicks 118, Pelicans 106.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-368)
- Total Pick: Under 226 (computer predicts 224.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-8.5)
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Recent Knicks vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2024 | Knicks | -12 | 224.5 | -719 | +511 | 118-85 NY |
| 2/27/2024 | Pelicans | -6 | 214.5 | -234 | +195 | 115-92 NO |
| 10/28/2023 | Pelicans | -3 | 223.5 | -147 | +125 | 96-87 NO |
Knicks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New York has put together a 13-13-1 record against the spread.
- The Knicks have a 3-4-1 record against the spread when favored by 8.5 points or more this season.
- New York has hit the over in 15 of its 28 games with a set total (53.6%).
- This season, the Knicks have won 15 out of the 24 games, or 62.5%, in which they've been favored.
- New York has been at least a -368 moneyline favorite six times this season and won all of those games.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans has gone 10-18-0 ATS this year.
- In games they have played as at least 8.5-point underdogs this season, the Pelicans are 2-7 against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 14 of New Orleans' 28 games with a set total.
- The Pelicans have won three of the 21 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (14.3%).
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +289 or longer in eight chances.
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Knicks vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle),
Josh Hart: Questionable (Personal)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Daniel Theis: Questionable (Personal),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back),
Jose Alvarado: Out (Hamstring)
Knicks vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: NBA TV, Gulf Coast Sports, and MSG
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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