Knicks vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 26 February 2023
Feb 24, 2023, 10:09PM
The New York Knicks take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, the Knicks are looking to overcome a Pelicans line-up that includes Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Knicks vs Pelicans, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who will win? Knicks vs Pelicans
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's Knicks-Pelicans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Knicks a 60% chance of beating the Pelicans at Madison Square Garden.
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New York vs New Orleans Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.59, Pelicans $2.50
- Line: Knicks -4 ($1.91), Pelicans +4 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Knicks to win at $1.59 and the Pelicans to win at $2.50.
The Knicks are listed as 4-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 currrently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Pelicans (+4) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Knicks vs Pelicans sits at 223 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+4) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 223 points considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Knicks vs Pelicans Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pelicans at $2.50 with bet365
- Line: Pelicans +4 at $1.91 with PointsBet (54% probability)
- Total Points: Over 223 at $1.91 with bet365 (50% probability)
Our Knicks vs Pelicans betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Knicks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Knicks vs Pelicans NBA Best Bets
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Pelicans at Madison Square Garden on Sunday has the Knicks winning 113-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full coverage of New York vs New Orleans on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Knicks vs Pelicans NBA Props Tips
Prop bets are a popular way to wager on Knicks vs Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Sunday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks with 26 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to have 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.
Knicks Projected Box Score
- Jalen Brunson: 26 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST
- Julius Randle: 25 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST
- RJ Barrett: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
- Immanuel Quickley: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST
- Josh Hart: 9 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
Pelicans Projected Box Score
- Brandon Ingram: 26 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
- CJ McCollum: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
- Trey Murphy: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
- Jonas Valanciunas: 13 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST
- Herbert Jones: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest expert analysis before the New York vs New Orleans game at Madison Square Garden.
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Knicks vs Pelicans NBA 2023
The game between the Knicks and Pelicans at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Sunday.
- Game: New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Sunday 26 February 2023
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
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