New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Prediction 3/24/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The New York Knicks play host to the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview 

The New Orleans Pelicans have been in great shape, as they’ve won six of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after having their three-game win streak snapped by the Cavaliers in a 111-106 loss on Saturday. Zion Williamson led the team with 25 points, six rebounds and four assists on 10 of 14 shooting. Saddiq Bey added 19 points while Herbert Jones and Dejounte Murray scored 12 points apiece.

As a team, the Pelicans shot 43 percent from the field and 12 of 40 from the 3-point line as they poured in 32 points in the third quarter to take a 15-point lead, but they lost their focus and it cost them in the fourth quarter, where they got outscored by 35-18 to fall short in the end. 

New York Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in great form, as they’ve won 10 of their last 13 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current six-game win streak after routing the Wizards in a 145-113 win on Sunday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 26 points and 16 rebounds on nine of 13 shooting, Jalen Brunson added 23 points, and Josh Hart chipped in with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists.

As a team, the Knicks shot a sizzling 59 percent from the field and 17 of 32 from the 3-point line as they overwhelmed the Wizards from the tipoff and poured in 68 points in the first half to take a double-digit lead that only grew as the game wore on. The Knicks had six players finish in double figures in points and they pulled all their starters early. 

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won 16 of their last 17 games at Madison Square Garden against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Pelicans have lost 13 of their last 14 road games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games at Madison Square Garden following a home win.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Pelicans have won four of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Knicks have lost three of their last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Pelicans.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Pelicans’ last four games as underdogs has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Five of the last six games between the Pelicans and Knicks have gone UNDER the total points line.

New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Prediction

The Pelicans are still missing Bryce McGowens, while the Knicks have ruled out Landry Shamet and Miles McBride. These teams last met on Dec 29 and it was the Knicks who won by 130-125 on the road. The Knicks have been on a nice run lately, but so have the Pelicans so we should be in for another close contest here. I get why the Knicks are favorites at home, but I just feel that the line is a little too high for this matchup. I still have the Knicks getting the win but I expect the Pelicans to be right in the contest when it comes down to crunch time.

Peter Tran's Pick: New Orleans +9.5