Pelicans vs Knicks Prediction and NBA Tips - 30 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 30, 2025, 1:13AM | Published: Dec 29, 2025, 3:06PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the favoured New York Knicks in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Knicks team that includes Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Knicks game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's New Orleans vs New York NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Knicks a 74% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Knicks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $3.75, Knicks $1.28
- Line: Pelicans +8 ($1.91), Knicks -8 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 247 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $3.75 and the Knicks at $1.28.
The Pelicans are listed as 8-point underdogs against the Knicks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Knicks (-8) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 247 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+8) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 247-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Pelicans vs Knicks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $3.75 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +8 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 247 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pelicans vs Knicks betting tips are based on detailed modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Knicks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Pelicans vs Knicks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Knicks at Smoothie King Center this Tuesday is the Knicks prevailing 125-118.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs New York game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Knicks prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs New York match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Knicks: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Knicks at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks
- Date: Tuesday 30 December 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs New York predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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