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New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Prediction NBA Picks 12/1/24
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New York Knicks (11-8) vs New Orleans Pelicans (4-16)
December 1, 2024 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Knicks -12.5— Over/Under: 225.5
The New Orleans Pelicans and the New York Knicks do battle at Madison Square Garden on Sunday 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 PelicansÂ
The New Orleans Pelicans have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 16 of their last 18 games and they will be looking to snap an eight-game losing streak after getting mauled by the Grizzlies in a 120-109 road defeat on Friday. CJ McCollum led the team with 30 points on 11 of 19 shooting, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy each scored 21 points while Yves Missi chipped in with 16 points and 14 rebounds. As a team, the Pelicans shot just 41 percent from the field and nine of 29 from the 3-point line, but their defensive issues continued as they were always playing from behind after allowing 67 points in the first half.Â
New York KnicksÂ
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in decent form as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall and they will be eager to maintain that momentum after sneaking past the Hornets in a 99-98 road win on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 31 points, six rebounds, and six assists, Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points with 12 rebounds and five assists while Josh Hart chipped in with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the Knicks shot 44 percent from the field and 12 of 32 from the 3-point line as they suffered a slow start and scored just 15 points in the first quarter before they went on a pivotal 15-5 run to steal the game at the end. The Knicks will face the Magic after this game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last nine road games following a loss.
- The Knicks have won 20 of their last 22 games at Madison Square Garden against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in four of their last five games at Madison Square Garden against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last five games at Madison Square Garden following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pelicans’ last four games has gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Pelicans are still without Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, while the Knicks are still missing Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa. The Pelicans come into this meeting as one of the coldest teams in the league, they have lost eight in a row and just got routed by the Grizzlies in their last game despite 30 points from McCollum. The Knicks were far from convincing in their narrow win over the lowly Hornets on Friday, but they are relatively healthy and should have no trouble taking down this depleted Pelicans squad.
