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2023 NBA Handicapping – New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
(47-33) New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans (41-39)
Date: Friday, April 5th
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Venue: Smoothie King Center
Moneyline NBA Odds: Knicks +260 | Pelicans -310 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Pelicans -7.5
Today’s NBA Betting Total: 229.5
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As can be seen, both teams last played Wednesday with the Knicks defeating the Pacers 138-129 while the Pelicans beat the Grizzlies 138-131.
ATS
At this time, the Knicks are 45-33-2 overall against the spread this season and they are 26-14 ATS as the away team. Additionally, the Pelicans are 39-40-1 against the spread this season. Also, they are 23-17 ATS as the home team
Season Series
Wednesday, April 5th the New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans meet for the second and final time this season. New York won the first match on February 25th via a blowout of 128-106.
Last season the clubs played twice with the teams splitting the two contests. All-time the teams have played 42 times each winning 21 times.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, Thursday, April 6th. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Friday, April 7th.
New York Knicks
The top five teams (and the 10th-seeded Bulls) have all secured their specific seeds which means the Knicks are fifth and will face the Cavaliers in the opening-round series of the playoffs.
It’s a matchup that adds intrigue and drama given the Knicks tried to trade for Donovan Mitchell who ultimately landed in Cleveland.
Stats
As can be seen, the Knicks are one of the best defensive teams in the association they limit opponents to 112.8 points which is 11th-ranked overall while possessing the third-best opponent field goal percentage of 46.1% and ranks 11th for opponent perimeter percentage of 35.5%.
So far, offensively, the Knicks score 115.9 points per game ranking 11th while shooting 47% from the field and 35.4% from the perimeter ranking 21st and 20th respectively.
Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Jalen Brunson, PG (OUT—hand)
- Julius Randle PF (OUT indefinitely—ankle)
- RJ Barrett SF (questionable—illness)
- DaQuan Jeffries, PG (OUT—calf)
- Duane Washington Jr., PG (OUT—hip)
New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans will finish no lower than ninth but could move up as high as the fifth seed although landing in the fifth, sixth or seventh seeds isn’t entirely in their own control.
Stats
Presently, the Pelicans rank 15th for scoring averaging 114.5 points per game while shooting 48% from the field and 36.6% from the perimeter ranking 11th and 12th respectively.
Defensively, the Pelicans allow opponents to score 112.6 points per game, ranking ninth. New Orleans holds their opponents to 47.3% from the field ranking 13th and boasts the best perimeter opponent ranking 33.9%.
Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Zion Williamson, PF (OUT indefinitely — hamstring)
- Jose Alvarado PG (OUT indefinitely — tibia)
- E.J. Liddell, PF (OUT indefinitely — knee)
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New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Betting Trends:
- All in all, the Knicks are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings in New Orleans.
- Also, the Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- By comparison, New Orleans is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
- In conclusion, the Pelicans are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 day’s rest.
Free New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Prediction:
The Pels have hit their stride despite Zion Williamson continuing to ride the bench with a hamstring injury that has taken much longer to heal than initially projected.
Without anything on the line for the Knicks, it’s likely Tom Thibodeau plays it safe and utilizes his end-of-bench unit the majority of the match which bodes well for the Pels winning and covering.
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