Knicks vs. Pelicans NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 1

Knicks vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: MSG and Gulf Coast Sports

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-16) are big, 12-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a seven-game losing streak when they visit the New York Knicks (11-8) on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Madison Square Garden. The game airs at 6:00 PM ET on MSG and Gulf Coast Sports. The matchup has a point total of 224.5.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (70%)

Knicks vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Knicks have compiled an 8-10-1 record against the spread this season.
• In the Pelicans' 20 games this year, they have seven wins against the spread.
• Knicks games have gone over the total 12 times out of 20 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this year have gone over the point total 45% of the time (nine out of 20 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, New York has fared better when playing at home, covering three times in seven home games, and five times in 12 road games.
• The Knicks have eclipsed the total in a lower percentage of games at home (57.1%) than road games (66.7%).
• New Orleans has been better against the spread at home (5-5-0) than on the road (2-8-0) this season.
• In terms of the over/under, Pelicans games have gone over five of 10 times at home (50%), and four of 10 away (40%).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns' numbers on the season are 25.8 points, 12.7 boards and 3.3 assists per contest, shooting 54% from the field and 46.8% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.4 made 3-pointers.
• Jalen Brunson averages 25.9 points, 3 rebounds and 7.8 assists, shooting 49% from the floor and 41% from downtown, with 2.5 made treys per game.
• Josh Hart is averaging 13.9 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 17.9 points, 5.3 boards and 2 assists.
• Mikal Bridges is averaging 15.5 points, 3.7 boards and 3.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

Pelicans Leaders

• Per game, Brandon Ingram provides the Pelicans 22.9 points, 5.8 boards and 5.4 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• The Pelicans are getting 8.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game from Yves Missi.
• Jeremiah Robinson-Earl averages 7.8 points, 5.4 boards and 1.2 assists. He is making 45.3% of his shots from the field.
• Per game, Javonte Green gives the Pelicans 6.6 points, 3.4 boards and 0.9 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Jose Alvarado averages 10.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists. He is making 39.6% of his shots from the field and 40% from 3-point range, with 2.2 triples per game.

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