New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in NBA Predictions
We have quite the interesting cross-conference game on our hands as the New Orleans Pelicans host the New York Knicks next. NOP can still mathematically make it to the playoffs, but it needs to make a very sharp turn very quickly. The Knicks, meanwhile, aim to overtake the Pistons at the top of the Eastern Conference. Let's get into this match prediction.
The Pelicans have slumped once more after winning five straight games against the Blazers, Bulls, Rockets, Pacers, and Mavericks. NOP is now on a three-game losing streak, starting with a 141-118 defeat to the Cavs.
Then back-to-back games on back-to-back nights against the Suns proved too taxing for the Pelicans. NOP sits in last place in the Western Conference. But with a little under half the PCT of 10th-placed Blazers, and over half the season to go, the Pelicans can still make the play-in.
However, their first meeting of the season against the second-placed Knicks couldn't have come at a worse time for the NOP. The New York Knicks are on a back-to-back win streak against the Hawks and Cavs. What's more, the NBA Cup winners are 14-3 in their last 17 games, which is the best record over that span.
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The Best Betting Odds for New Orleans Pelicans v New York Knicks Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.75 | 1.29 |
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3.6 | 1.29 |
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3.7 | 1.29 |
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3.75 | 1.3 |
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3.7 | 1.28 |
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Who will win the New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Basketball game?
Our prediction for the New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks match is: Knicks -5.5.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks game on 29/12/2025 of the current NBA season:
- New Orleans Pelicans has a 36.72% chance to pick up the win against New York Knicks according to Bwin ⭐ with the odds of 3.8.
- There is a probability of 63.28% ⭐ for New York Knicks to win vs New Orleans Pelicans with odds of 1.3 at Betway.
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New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks's standings in the NBA
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New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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New Orleans Pelicans - New York Knicks Key Points
- The Knicks score the third-highest points per game (120.6).
- The Knicks have the fourth-highest offensive rating (121.1).
- The Knicks allow the tenth-lowest PPG (114.1) and the eighth-lowest FG% (46.3%).
- The Knicks have a +/- of +6.5, while the Pelicans are -7.3.
- The Knicks have the third-highest DIFF so far (+212), while the Pelicans have the third-lowest (-242).
- The Pelicans allow the third-highest PPG (122.6) and third-highest FG% (48.8%).
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Our New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Knicks should comfortably cover the -5.5 with their first-team squad available and ready to play against the Pelicans. The Knicks' combination of high offensive output and low input (in terms of points allowed) should see them scoring a ton and allowing only a few against one of the league's worst defences and offence.
Already, the Knicks' points differential (+6.5) exceeds our desired spread, and the Pelicans' negative differential of -7.3 could see New York even covering the -10 spread or more. Hence, our New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks prediction is Knicks -5.5.
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