Pelicans vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 21

Pelicans vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: NBA TV, Gulf Coast Sports, and MSG

The New York Knicks (17-10) are 8-point favorites as they try to continue a four-game road win streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (5-23) on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on NBA TV, Gulf Coast Sports, and MSG. The matchup has a point total of 224.5.

Pelicans vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (62.1%)

Pelicans vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Knicks have put together a record of 13-13-1 against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans have 10 wins against the spread in 28 games this season.
• Knicks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 16 times out of 28 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this year have hit the over 14 times in 28 opportunities (50%).
• When playing at home, New York has a better record against the spread (6-5-1) compared to its ATS record on the road (7-8-0).
• The Knicks have exceeded the over/under less often when playing at home, hitting the over in seven of 12 home matchups (58.3%). On the road, they have hit the over in nine of 15 games (60%).
• In 2024-25 against the spread, New Orleans has a better winning percentage at home (.538, 7-6-0 record) than away (.200, 3-12-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Pelicans games have gone over seven of 13 times at home (53.8%), and seven of 15 on the road (46.7%).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25 points, 14.2 boards and 3.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 1 block.
• Jalen Brunson averages 24.6 points, 3 boards and 7.7 assists, shooting 48.5% from the floor and 43.1% from downtown, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Josh Hart is averaging 14.1 points, 8.2 boards and 5.5 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 16.7 points, 2 assists and 5 boards.
• Mikal Bridges is averaging 17.4 points, 3.3 assists and 3.6 boards.

Pelicans Leaders

• Per game, Yves Missi provides the Pelicans 9.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 1.2 blocks.
• The Pelicans get 22.2 points per game from Brandon Ingram, plus 5.6 boards and 5.2 assists.
• Per game, CJ McCollum gives the Pelicans 20.9 points, 3.8 boards and 3.9 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• The Pelicans are getting 18.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Trey Murphy III.
• Jeremiah Robinson-Earl averages 6.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists. He is making 43.8% of his shots from the floor.

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