Pelicans vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 1

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 02, 2024, 12:00 AM
  • The Knicks are -11.5 favorites vs. the Pelicans
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
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The New Orleans Pelicans visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in New York, NY.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Pelicans vs Knicks Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 7-13 against the spread, while the Knicks are 8-10 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans O
New York Knicks U

Knicks vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Sunday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and Knicks.

Knicks vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 77 games (+15.85 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Team Total Under in 41 of their last 64 games (+14.83 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 32 away games (+13.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 52 of their last 89 games (+12.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 84 games (+11.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 44 games (+22.40 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 47 games (+15.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 65 games (+14.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 47 games (+13.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 46 games at home (+12.75 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 7-13 (-7.3 Units / -33.18% ROI).

  • 4-16 against the Moneyline (-13.35 Units / -54.6% ROI)
  • 9-10 against the Over for game total points (-2 Units / -9.09% ROI)
  • 10-9 against the Under for game total points (+0.1 Units / 0.45% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 8-10 (-3 Units / -14.35% ROI).

  • 11-8 against the Moneyline (-5.8 Units / -10.5% ROI)
  • 11-8 against the Over for game total points (+2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI)
  • 8-11 against the Under for game total points (-4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 95 games (-29.18 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 44 games (-28.94 Units / -57% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 87 games (-27.95 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 65 games (-24.30 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 37 of their last 89 games (-21.90 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 79 games (-26.55 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 83 games (-24.95 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 84 games (-23.70 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 35 games (-23.65 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 3Q Spread in 24 of their last 66 games (-20.80 Units / -27% ROI)

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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Pelicans are 33-18 (.647) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .568

The Pelicans were 22-14 (.611) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Pelicans were 33-10 (.767) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

The Pelicans were 28-14 (.667) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Knicks are undefeated (8-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .584

The Knicks are 28-8 (.778) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .645

The Knicks are 15-4 (.789) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Knicks are 15-6 (.714) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have averaged 1.16 points per shot (854 points/738 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Pelicans have a TS% of 46% in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%

The Pelicans have an eFG% of 48% in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Pelicans are shooting 42% (310/738) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have 18.8 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.5

The Knicks have averaged 8.5 second chance points per game (835 points/98 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks have averaged 16.1 second chance points per game (2,898 points/180 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Knicks are shooting 82% from the free throw line (248/301) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (545 rebounds/17 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (1,167/3,463) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans have averaged 8.3 steals per game (823 steals/99 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (684 steals/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (738 blocks/180 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Knicks have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (62 blocks/16 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Knicks have allowed an eFG% of 66% in close and late situations this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 53%

The Knicks have allowed opponents to shoot 54% (80/147) in close and late situations this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 46%


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