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The New Orleans Pelicans (8-25) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they host the New York Knicks (22-9) on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Smoothie King Center as 8.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and MSG.
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Knicks vs. Pelicans Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Knicks 122, Pelicans 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-405)
- Total Pick: Under 240.5 (computer predicts 236.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-8.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | Knicks | -8 | 223.5 | -339 | +267 | 104-93 NY |
| 12/1/2024 | Knicks | -12 | 224.5 | -719 | +511 | 118-85 NY |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New York is 17-14-0 ATS this season.
- The Knicks have a 7-1 record against the spread this season when favored by 8.5 points or more.
- New York has gone over in 17 of its 33 games with a set total (51.5%).
- The Knicks have won 21, or 77.8%, of the 27 games they've played as favorites this season.
- New York has been at least a -405 moneyline favorite six times this season and won all of those games.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New Orleans has put together a 20-13-0 record against the spread.
- The Pelicans have a 12-7 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 8.5 points or more.
- Of New Orleans' 33 games with a set total, 19 have hit the over (57.6%).
- The Pelicans are 6-25 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 19.4% of those games).
- New Orleans has a record of 1-12 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +320 or longer (7.7%).
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Knicks vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Landry Shamet: Day-To-Day (Shoulder),
Josh Hart: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Miles McBride: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Herbert Jones: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Knicks vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, 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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