In an all-conference battle Friday night, the New York Knicks (47-33) travel against the New Orleans Pelicans (41-39). The Knicks are rolling, winning five straight games, and on Wednesday New York beat the Indiana Pacers 138-129. New Orleans has also been playing well lately as the Pelicans have won three of their last four games. On April 5, they surpassed the Memphis Grizzlies 138-131 in overtime. Jalen Brunson (hand) and Julius Randle (ankle) are sidelined for New York, while RJ Barrett (illness) is a question.
Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Pelicans as an 8.5-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Pelicans odds. The over/under for the total score is 223.5. Before you hit a Pelicans vs. Knicks pick, check out SportsLine’s trusted computer model NBA predictions and betting advice.
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- Knicks vs. Pelicans: New Orleans -8.5
- Knicks vs. Pelicans Over-Under: 223.5 points
- Knicks vs. Pelicans moneyline: New Orleans -365, New York +285
- NY: Knicks are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games overall
- NO: Pelicans are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games playing on a rest day
- Knicks vs. Pelicans tips: See tips at SportsLine
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Why the Knicks can cover
Guard Quentin Grimes is a smooth goalscorer with good ball grips and a cute outside jumper. The Houston product plays at a good pace and has a solid view of the court. Grimes averages 11.1 points, 2.1 assists and shoots 38% from downtown. The 2021 first-round pick has scored at least 27 points in consecutive games. On Wednesday, he racked up a season-high 36 points with five assists and five 3-pointers.
Guard Immanuel Quickley is an agile goalscorer who possesses an excellent floating game and is a reliable shooter from the periphery. The Kentucky product averages 14.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He has 20+ points in five of his last six games. In his last fight against the Pacers, Quickley had 39 points, nine assists and seven 3-pointers.
Why the pelicans can cover
Forward Brandon Ingram is a powerful and effective goalscorer for the Pelicans. Ingram has an effortless jumper from midfield and a vision to be a solid passer. The Duke product records 24.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. In his last fight against the Memphis Grizzlies, Ingram had 24 points and 13 assists. He’s also provided double-digit assists in four of his last eight games.
Center Jonas Valanciunas is an anchor in the paint. Valanciunas can lock around the rim with both hands and is a beast on the boards. The 30-year-old is eighth in the league in rebounds with 14.2 points per game (10.1). On April 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers, Valanciunas finished with 23 points and 12 boards.
How to do Knicks vs Pelicans picks
SportsLine’s model simulated Pelicans versus Knicks and leans on the totals, forecasting teams to combine 226 points. The model also says that one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You only get the choice at SportsLine.
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