Pelicans vs Knicks Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 8 April 2023
Apr 7, 2023, 11:46AM
The New Orleans Pelicans play the New York Knicks in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, commencing at 10:00am AEST.
With star players Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are up against a Knicks side that includes Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett and Quentin Grimes.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Pelicans vs Knicks, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who will win? Pelicans vs Knicks
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's New Orleans-New York NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 73% chance of defeating the Knicks at Smoothie King Center.
More: Free Betting Guide for Pelicans vs Knicks
New Orleans vs New York Current Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.29, Knicks $3.75
- Line: Pelicans -8 ($1.91), Knicks +8 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Pelicans to win at $1.29. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Knicks to win at $3.75.
The Pelicans are 8-point favourites against the Knicks, with odds of $1.91 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Knicks (+8) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 223.5 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 model, the Knicks (+8) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the 223.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Pelicans vs Knicks NBA Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New York at $3.75 with bet365 (0.8% edge)
- Line: Knicks +8 at $1.91 with PointsBet (54% probability)
- Total Points: Over 223.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (50% probability)
Today's Pelicans vs Knicks predictions are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Knicks to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the bet365 odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Pelicans vs Knicks Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Knicks at Smoothie King Center this Saturday has the Pelicans winning 115-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Pelicans vs Knicks NBA Player Props
Looking for Pelicans vs Knicks player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the Pelicans with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Immanuel Quickley is projected to finish with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Knicks.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
- Brandon Ingram: 27 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
- CJ McCollum: 25 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
- Trey Murphy: 19 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
- Jonas Valanciunas: 14 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
- Herbert Jones: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
Knicks Projected Box Score
- Immanuel Quickley: 23 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
- RJ Barrett: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
- Quentin Grimes: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
- Obi Toppin: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
- Josh Hart: 10 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs New York match-up at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Knicks NBA 2023
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Knicks at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00am AEST on Saturday.
- Game: New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks
- Date: Saturday 8 April 2023
- Time: 10:00am AEST
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
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