The New Orleans Pelicans (5-23) are 7.5-point underdogs as they try to turn around a five-game losing streak when they host the New York Knicks (17-10) on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET 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 predicts a final score of Knicks 118, Pelicans 106.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-336)
- Total Pick: Over 224.5 (computer predicts 224.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-7.5)
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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
- New York has a 13-13-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Knicks have a 3-7-1 record against the spread this season when favored by 7.5 points or more.
- The teams have hit the over in 15 of New York's 28 games with a set total.
- This season, the Knicks have won 15 out of the 24 games, or 62.5%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, New York has won six of its nine games, or 66.7%, when favored by at least -336 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 10-18-0 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 7.5-point underdogs this year, the Pelicans are 4-8 against the spread.
- New Orleans' games have gone over the point total 14 out of 28 times (50%).
- 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 they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +267 or longer in 10 chances.
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Knicks vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle)
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
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