Pelicans vs Knicks Prediction and NBA Tips - 30 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 29, 2025, 4:57PM | Published: Dec 29, 2025, 3:06PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the favoured New York Knicks in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole, the Pelicans are up against 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?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's New Orleans vs New York NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Knicks a 74% chance of winning against 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 $3.80, Knicks $1.28
- Line: Pelicans +8.5 ($1.91), Knicks -8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 246.5 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 $3.80 and the Knicks at $1.28.
The Pelicans are listed as 8.5-point underdogs against the Knicks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Knicks (-8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 246.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+8.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 246.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Pelicans vs Knicks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $3.80 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 246.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Knicks best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Knicks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports 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 winning 125-118.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs New York game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
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 frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs New York game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for 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 tip off 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, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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