Pelicans vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 27

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 27, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Pelicans are -2.5 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
  • Watch the game on MSG | WVUE

The New Orleans Pelicans visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in New York, NY.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Pelicans vs Knicks Over/Under is 217.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 31-26 against the spread, while the Knicks are 30-26 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans-4.5 -105O 217.5 -110-185
New York Knicks +4.5 -115U 217.5 -110+150

Knicks vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Tuesday‘s game with 63.1% 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 Knicks will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.6% confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 54 of their last 78 games (+35.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1H Spread in 49 of their last 78 games (+19.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 72 games (+18.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 54 games (+14.75 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 80 games (+12.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 44 of their last 69 games (+18.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 33 games (+16.20 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 38 games at home (+12.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 69 games (+12.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+12.35 Units / 43% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 31-26 (+2.45 Units / 3.85% ROI).

  • 34-24 against the Moneyline (+4.55 Units / 3.75% ROI)
  • 27-31 against the Over for game total points (-7.1 Units / -11.13% ROI)
  • 31-27 against the Under for game total points (+1.3 Units / 2.04% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 30-26 (+1.45 Units / 2.28% ROI).

  • 35-23 against the Moneyline (+8.15 Units / 6.11% ROI)
  • 23-35 against the Over for game total points (-15.5 Units / -24.29% ROI)
  • 35-23 against the Under for game total points (+9.7 Units / 15.2% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 69 games (-24.45 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 85 games (-22.10 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 89 games (-20.25 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 71 games (-19.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 77 games (-17.75 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-20.60 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-18.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Over in 36 of their last 80 games (-14.70 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 2 of their last 14 games (-11.05 Units / -72% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 63 games (-10.85 Units / -13% ROI)

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

The Pelicans are 22-9 (.710) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .574

The Pelicans were 4-17 (.190) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .298

The Pelicans were 10-8 (.556) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Pelicans are 20-5 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .560

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

The Knicks are winless (0-12) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .254

The Knicks are 31-20 (.608) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .490

The Knicks are 7-16 (.304) when allowing 110 or more points this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .358

The Knicks are 8-6 (.571) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .440

Injury Report: Knicks vs. PelicansTuesday‘s Game, Feb. 27

  • OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): Elbow, Out
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Thumb, Game Time Decision
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out
  • Mitchell Robinson (New York Knicks): Ankle, Out
  • Jose Alvarado (New Orleans Pelicans): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision
  • Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Dyson Daniels (New Orleans Pelicans): Knee, Out
  • CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans): Ankle, Out
  • Naji Marshall (New Orleans Pelicans): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans are shooting 40% from three (364/904) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans averaged 53.3 points in the paint per game (4,372 points/82 games) last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

The Pelicans are shooting 49% (2,310/4,740) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Pelicans averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (1,196 turnovers/82 games) last season — tied for 9th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,136 points/136 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks averaged 22.4 assists per game (918 assists/41 games) on the road last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.0

The Knicks averaged 8.3 second chance points per game (677 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks averaged 16.2 second chance points per game (1,326 points/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (839/2,578) 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 (448 steals/54 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pelicans averaged 4.1 blocks per game (337 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pelicans stole the ball 681 times last season — 2nd most among NBA teams

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (213 blocks/54 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Knicks have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,926 rebounds/54 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Knicks have averaged 6.8 steals per game (921 steals/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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