New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks 2/25/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks
NBA: 7:30 PM EST
Feb. 25, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : NYK -3 ; O/U 227
The New Orleans Pelicans will continue a road trip Saturday night with a game in New York City against the New York Knicks. New Orleans comes into Saturday at an even 30-30 on the year after losing three of the last four including two in a row following a 15 point loss to the Toronto Raptors. Defensively New Orleans struggled allowing 115 points including 61 in the second half on 46.7% shooting in 29% from downtown. Offensively New Orleans shot the ball well making 46.4% of their shots and 43.3% from downtown but turned the ball over 13 times leading to the loss.
Brandon Ingram led the way for the Pelicans offense pouring in a team high 36 points on 27 shots in 37 minutes of action. CJ McCollum added 23 points and five assists, while big man Jonas Valanciunas added twelve points and 12 rebounds as well. The New Orleans bench combined to score 26 total points in the game.
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The New York Knicks will remain at home Saturday night six games above .500 on a 3 game win streak after a 21 point blowout of the Atlanta Hawks. Offensively New York was dominant making nearly 47% of their shots and knocked down 14 long balls to coast to the easy double digit win. Defensively New York was the better team allowing only 101 points and forced five turnovers to secure the victory as well.
Jalen Brunson dominated the game for New York pouring in a team high 28 points on 19 shots in 38 minutes of action. Julius Randle chipped in 25 points and 11 rebounds and RJ Barrett added 17 points as the third New York starter in double figures. Obi Toppin chipped in 11 points on seven shots in 13 minutes off the New York bench.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pelicans are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 Saturday games.
Under is 4-1 in Pelicans last 5 overall.
Pelicans are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Knicks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Knicks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Free Betting Pick: New York Knicks -3
The New York Knicks are playing much better basketball coming into Saturday and will continue to roll on their home floor. Look for New York to overwhelm a shorthanded New Orleans team leading to the victory. Take New York to do enough Saturday afternoon to extend their win streak with a home win and cover. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win and cover 117-104.