The New York Knicks (34-27) will try to continue a four-game win streak when they host the New Orleans Pelicans (30-30) on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Madison Square Garden as 3.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7:30 PM ET on MSG and BSNO. The matchup has an over/under set at 224 points.
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How do I watch Knicks vs. Pelicans
- Game Day: Saturday, February 25, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: MSG and BSNO
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
Betting Lines for New York vs. New Orleans
Knicks vs Pelicans Betting Information
Favorite |
Spread |
Total |
Knicks |
-3.5 |
224 |
Knicks Betting Stats & Information
- The Knicks have won 65.5% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (19-10).
- When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -156 or shorter, New York has gone 13-5 (72.2% win percentage).
- The Knicks have gone 33-27-1 ATS this season.
- The Knicks are 10-8 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- The average total New York has had in its matchups this year is 2.9 more points than this particular game’s point total.
- A total of 32 of the Knicks’ 60 games with a set total have hit the over (53.3%).
New Orleans Betting Stats & Info
- The Pelicans have entered the game as underdogs 31 times this season and won 10, or 32.3%, of those games.
- This season, New Orleans has won two of its 16 games, or 12.5%, when it is the underdog by at least +133 on the moneyline.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread 28 times this year (28-31-1).
- The Pelicans have an ATS record of just 2-13-1 when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- The average point total for New Orleans this season is 4.3 points higher than this game’s over/under.
- Pelicans games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 32 times this season.
Knicks vs. Pelicans Season Stat Comparison
Knicks Rank |
Knicks AVG |
|
Pelicans AVG |
Pelicans Rank |
15th |
114.6 |
Points Scored |
114.8 |
14th |
9th |
112.3 |
Points Allowed |
113.5 |
16th |
3rd |
46.9 |
Rebounds |
44.1 |
9th |
2nd |
12.9 |
Off. Rebounds |
11 |
11th |
15th |
12.1 |
3pt Made |
10.8 |
22nd |
30th |
22.3 |
Assists |
25.7 |
8th |
3rd |
11.8 |
Turnovers |
14.3 |
21st |
Knicks vs. Pelicans Injury Updates
Knicks
Name |
Game Status |
Injury |
Evan Fournier |
Questionable |
Illness |
Pelicans
Name |
Game Status |
Injury |
Zion Williamson |
Out |
Hamstring |
Dyson Daniels |
Questionable |
Ankle |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
New York Knicks Leaders
- Julius Randle averages 25.1 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, with 4.1 assists.
- Jalen Brunson’s averages this season are 23.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game.
- Randle leads active Knicks in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.8 shots per game from beyond the arc.
New Orleans Pelicans Leaders
- CJ McCollum’s statline this season includes 21.2 points, 5.9 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game.
- Jonas Valanciunas averages 14.4 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
- McCollum averages 2.8 three-pointers per game.
Recent Performance
Knicks
Knicks Last Five Games
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Favored |
Played As |
Spread |
Total |
Knicks Moneyline |
Opponent Moneyline |
Game Type |
Covered |
Over/Under |
2/24/2023 |
Wizards |
115-109 |
No |
Away |
+1 |
227 |
-106 |
-113 |
Playoffs |
Yes |
Under |
2/15/2023 |
Hawks |
122-101 |
No |
Away |
+4 |
233.5 |
146 |
-171 |
Playoffs |
Yes |
Under |
2/13/2023 |
Nets |
124-106 |
Yes |
Home |
-3 |
220 |
-146 |
124 |
Playoffs |
Yes |
Over |
2/11/2023 |
Jazz |
126-120 |
Yes |
Home |
-5.5 |
230.5 |
-213 |
176 |
Playoffs |
Yes |
Over |
2/10/2023 |
76ers |
119-108 |
No |
Away |
+7 |
222.5 |
226 |
-277 |
Playoffs |
No |
Over |
Pelicans
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Favored |
Played As |
Spread |
Total |
Pelicans Moneyline |
Opponent Moneyline |
Game Type |
Covered |
Over/Under |
2/23/2023 |
Raptors |
115-110 |
No |
Away |
+4.5 |
226 |
179 |
-215 |
Playoffs |
No |
Under |
2/15/2023 |
Lakers |
120-102 |
No |
Away |
+4.5 |
235 |
160 |
-190 |
Playoffs |
No |
Under |
2/13/2023 |
Thunder |
103-100 |
No |
Away |
+2.5 |
235 |
136 |
-158 |
Playoffs |
Yes |
Under |
2/10/2023 |
Cavaliers |
118-107 |
No |
Home |
+3 |
222 |
129 |
-151 |
Playoffs |
No |
Over |
2/7/2023 |
Hawks |
116-107 |
Yes |
Home |
-1 |
237 |
-117 |
-102 |
Playoffs |
Yes |
Under |