Knicks vs. Pelicans Odds & Betting Predictions - December 22, 2024
Knicks at Pelicans
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Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks 51-31 | -8.5 | -8.5-110 | o223.5-112 | -340 |
 Pelicans 21-61 | u224.5 | +8.5-110 | u223.5-110 | +272 |
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Knicks vs. Pelicans Expert Picks
Firefighter Bets
Last 30d: 170-178-3 (-12.7u)
M.Bridges o16.5 Pts-120
0.83u
T.Murphy o20.5 Pts+Rebs-120
0.83u
Kyle Just Bets
Last 30d: 31-27-0 (+0.2u)
K.Towns o13.5 Rebs-130
1u
Markus Markets
Last 30d: 30-54-3 (-20.8u)
J.Brunson o7.5 Ast-115
1u
Bet365
MJC Locks
Last 30d: 12-42-0 (+0.2u)
T.Murphy o2.5 3pt M-120
1u
Joe Dellera
Last 30d: 63-91-6 (-8.0u)
J.Brunson o7.5 Ast-105
1u
The Knicks face off against the Pelicans who are starting to get some of their players back from injury. The key here is the Pelicans allow the third-most assists per game to their opponents. So while the individual defensive players are strong between Murphy, Herb Jones, and Dejounte, the team defense is susceptible.
They have been getting cooked on the interior with just rookie Yves Missi playing the majority of the minutes at the 5, and while I like KAT here, the line is a bit high for me. The player that sets KAT up though? Sign me up.
Brunson is averaging 7.7 assists per game on 12.3 potentials. In the one matchup with KAT against the Pelicans, Brunson converted for 9 assists in just 27 minutes due to a Knicks blowout.
Considering the Pelicans have the fourth-worst Adjusted Defense in the league and allow a plethora of assists to their opponents, I’ll back Brunson, the clear head of the snake to set up his teammates.
Cam Is Money
Last 30d: 92-99-5 (-4.6u)
K.Towns o17.5 Rebs+Ast-120
1.2u
Picks Office
Last 30d: 84-67-3 (+14.4u)
NOP +8.5-105
1u
RocketPlays
Last 30d: 32-49-4 (+3.8u)
M.Bridges o16.5 Pts-120
1u
Matt Moore
Last 30d: 60-48-1 (+18.3u)
NYK -8.5-110
0.5u
Knicks vs. Pelicans Previews & Analysis
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Knicks vs. Pelicans Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Pelicans are 0-5 in their last 5 games.
- Pelicans are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Pelicans are 12-28 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Pelicans' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 20 of Pelicans' 41 last games at home
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Pelicans vs. Knicks Injury Updates
Pelicans Injuries
- Kelly OlynykSF
Kelly Olynyk (Achilles) out Friday.
Out
- CJ McCollumPG
CJ McCollum (rest) out Monday.
Out
- Bruce BrownPF
Bruce Brown (knee) out Friday.
Out
- Zion WilliamsonSF
Zion Williamson (back) out Monday.
Out
- Brandon BostonPG
Brandon Boston Jr. (ankle) out Tuesday.
Out
- Herbert JonesSF
Jones is out with shoulder
Out
- Karlo MatkovicSF
Karlo Matkovic (hamstring) out Friday.
Out
- Jordan HawkinsPG
Jordan Hawkins (back) out Sunday.
Out
- Yves MissiC
Yves Missi (ankle) out Friday.
Out
Knicks Injuries
- Karl-Anthony TownsC
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) out Sunday.
Out
- OG AnunobySG
OG Anunoby (thumb) out Sunday.
Out
- Josh HartPG
Josh Hart (knee) out Sunday.
Out
- Jalen BrunsonPG
Jalen Brunson (injury recovery) out Sunday.
Out
- Mitchell RobinsonC
Mitchell Robinson (injury recovery) out Sunday.
Out
Player Stats
- scoring
Trey Murphy26ppg - rebounding
Dejounte Murray9rpg - assistsDejounte Murray8apg
- shootingTrey Murphy61.1fg%
Team Stats
Knicks vs. Pelicans Odds Comparison
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Knicks at Pelicans Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Knicks 51-31 | o116.5-106 | u116.5-115 |
Pelicans 21-61 | o107.5-115 | u107.5-115 |