New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks - NBA

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New York Knicks
12/1/24 18:00
New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction:

 

New York Knicks for the win.

 

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 by Stephen Abiola in NBA Picks

New York Knicks (10-8) versus New Orleans Pelicans (4-15) is a non-conference action on Sunday night at the Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are fourth in the Eastern Conference, 6.5 games behind the Cavaliers and just a game ahead of the Bucks. They’ll be looking to quickly bounce back from the 129-115 loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson was exceptional on the night, scoring 37 points and assisting 7, whereas Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in with 25 points. The duo should be rubbing their hands at the prospects of facing the struggling Pelicans, who have lost six games on the bounce. New Orleans suffered a 26-point blowout against the Raptors on Wednesday night, with none of their players hitting the 20-point mark. They undoubtedly need help offensively.

New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
5 New York Knicks
0.622 82 51 31 1
27 New Orleans Pelicans
0.256 82 21 61

New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans Latest Matches

New York Knicks
New York Knicks Latest matches
W W L W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Nov 29, 2024 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
98 :  99
New York Knicks

Nov 27, 2024 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
129 :  114
New York Knicks

Nov 25, 2024 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
118 :  145
New York Knicks

Nov 23, 2024 - NBA

Utah Jazz
121 :  106
New York Knicks

Nov 20, 2024 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
122 :  138
New York Knicks

Nov 18, 2024 - NBA

New York Knicks
134 :  106
Washington Wizards
L W L W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Nov 18, 2024 - NBA

New York Knicks
134 :  106
Washington Wizards

Nov 17, 2024 - NBA

New York Knicks
114 :  104
Brooklyn Nets

Nov 15, 2024 - NBA

New York Knicks
124 :  122
Brooklyn Nets

Nov 13, 2024 - NBA

New York Knicks
123 :  124
Chicago Bulls

Nov 8, 2024 - NBA

New York Knicks
116 :  94
Milwaukee Bucks

Oct 28, 2024 - NBA

New York Knicks
104 :  110
Cleveland Cavaliers
W W L W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Nov 29, 2024 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
98 :  99
New York Knicks

Nov 27, 2024 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
129 :  114
New York Knicks

Nov 25, 2024 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
118 :  145
New York Knicks

Nov 23, 2024 - NBA

Utah Jazz
121 :  106
New York Knicks

Nov 20, 2024 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
122 :  138
New York Knicks

Nov 12, 2024 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
99 :  111
New York Knicks
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans Latest matches
L L L L L L
Victories

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

6/6 (100%)

Nov 29, 2024 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
120 :  109
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 27, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
93 :  119
Toronto Raptors

Nov 25, 2024 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
114 :  110
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 22, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
108 :  112
Golden State Warriors

Nov 20, 2024 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
128 :  100
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 19, 2024 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
132 :  91
New Orleans Pelicans
L L W L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Nov 27, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
93 :  119
Toronto Raptors

Nov 22, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
108 :  112
Golden State Warriors

Nov 16, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
99 :  104
Los Angeles Lakers

Nov 15, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
101 :  94
Denver Nuggets

Nov 11, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
105 :  107
Brooklyn Nets

Nov 6, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
122 :  131
Cleveland Cavaliers
L L L L L L
Victories

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

6/6 (100%)

Nov 29, 2024 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
120 :  109
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 25, 2024 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
114 :  110
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 20, 2024 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
128 :  100
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 19, 2024 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
132 :  91
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 13, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
106 :  88
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 8, 2024 - NBA

Orlando Magic
115 :  88
New Orleans Pelicans

New York Knicks against New Orleans Pelicans : Head to Head (H2H)

New York Knicks

20 %

New Orleans Pelicans

80 %

Feb 27, 2024 - NBA

New York Knicks
92 :  115
New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 28, 2023 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
96 :  87
New York Knicks

Apr 7, 2023 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
113 :  105
New York Knicks

Feb 25, 2023 - NBA

New York Knicks
128 :  106
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 20, 2022 - NBA

New York Knicks
91 :  102
New Orleans Pelicans

Players list

New York Knicks
New York Knicks

J. Hart

J. Brunson

K. Towns

O. Anunoby

M. Bridges

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
J. Green Y. Missi

C. McCollum

D. Murray

T. Murphy III

Substitutes

New York Knicks
New York Knicks
A. Hukporti J. Sims

M. McBride

T. Kolek

C. Payne

J. Toppin

M. Ryan

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
J. Robinson-Earl K. Matkovic T. Jemison D. Theis

E. Payton

A. Reeves

BJ Boston

J. Cain

New York Knicks - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points

  1. The Pelicans have won only once in their last 16 away games
  2. The Pelicans have won once in their last 13 matches
  3. The Knicks are 8-2 in their last 10 matches at home
  4. The Pelicans are 4-1 in their last five meetings with the Knicks

Our New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

The Pelicans have had good results against the Knicks in their recent matchups. However, we suspect that they will fall short on Sunday night. New Orleans is scoring the least points in the league, averaging 104.1 points per contest. Their defense has also given up an average of 115.1 points, ranked 22nd in basketball. They should struggle against a well-coordinated Knicks attack that’s scoring an average of 119.1 points per contest. That’s a respectable fourth in the league. Overall, the Pelicans could suffer another blowout loss. Our prediction for New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans: New York Knicks for the win.

Prediction:

 

New York Knicks for the win.

 

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