Pelicans vs Knicks Prediction NBA Picks 2/27/24

New York Knicks (34-23) vs New Orleans Pelicans (34-24)

Game Info: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)

Betting Odds: New York Knicks +2.5 -- Over/Under: 220.5

The New Orleans Pelicans look for a win after winning 8 of their last 11 games. The New York Knicks need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks prediction.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans recently beat the Rockets while losing to the Heat and Bulls. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 116.1 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.4 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.4 points and 4.9 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 9.6 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The New York Knicks recently lost to the Celtics, while beating the 76ers and Pistons. The New York Knicks are averaging 114.2 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.6 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Jalen Brunson ranks 6th amongst qualified players for points per game (27.7) this season.
• Josh Hart ranks 4th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (7.2) this season.

New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts

• Brandon Ingram ranks 5th amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (5.8) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.2).
• The Knicks ranks 30th in the league for pace this season (96.2).
• The Pelicans rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (8.4).
• The Pelicans rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.7%).

New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks prediction

The New York Knicks are on the end of a back to back and fresh off an emotional last second win over the Pistons, which could produce a letdown factor in this game. Regardless, the Pelicans are the team in much better form and they have the rest advantage. This really comes down to the status of Williamson and McCollum, as they were both questionable at the time of this writing. Assuming they both play, I'll lay the bucket with the Pelicans.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.