| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 22-9 | 8-25 |
| Spread | -8.5 -112 | +8.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -360 | +285 |
| Total | Over 243.5 (-112) | Under 243.5 (-108) |
| Where | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA | |
| When | Monday, December 29, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | GCSEN | |
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Cavs and Hawks, and they play the Spurs next. The Knicks have won 21 of their last 27 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.1 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 46 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.3 points and 3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 1.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Cavs and Suns, and they play the Bulls next. The Pelicans have won 5 of their last 8 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 115.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.8 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 21.8 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 20.6 points and 6.2 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremiah Fears is dishing 3.2 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Knicks have lost five of their last seven games as road favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have won three of their last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in five of their last six games at Smoothie King Center following a home loss.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won 17 of their last 18 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have lost 13 of their last 14 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last five night games between the Knicks and Pelicans have gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Derik Queen is one of only five players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Zion Williamson ranks 4th amongst qualified Forwards for FG% (53.9%) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Jalen Brunson ranks 7th amongst qualified players for points per game (29.5) this season.
- Tyler Kolek ranks 14th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (7.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pelicans have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 22 points vs Rockets on December 18.
- The Pelicans rank 1st for points in the paint (1924) this season.
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.0).
- The Knicks rank 2nd for second chance points per game (17.7) this season.
New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray and Herbert Jones. Jose Alvarado is suspended.
The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson. Miles McBride is questionable.
New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Knicks are getting the love in this spot because of their regular season success, and they’re 20-12 ATS on the season. However, the Knicks have 7 road losses and their injury report isn’t great. Despite 3 straight losses, the Pelicans have played their best ball over the last couple of weeks. The Pels are also a profitable 18-13-2 ATS on the season in their own right. This is also a look ahead spot for the Knicks with the Spurs on deck. I’m going to grab the points with the Pelicans at home.