Knicks vs. Pelicans Picks & Best Bets 21st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New Orleans Pelicans will meet the New York Knicks in NBA action on Saturday at Smoothie King Center, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Pelicans will be led by Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, while the Knicks will rely on Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to determine the best Knicks vs. Pelicans bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Knicks will likely win with a projected final score of 115-107.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Knicks vs. Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Knicks vs. Pelicans picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Knicks vs. Pelicans Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Knicks -7.5 / Pelicans +7.5
- Moneyline: Knicks -340 / Pelicans +280
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 223.5 Points (-112/-105)
Pelicans +7.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Knicks have a probability of 45%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Pelicans +7.5, presenting a favorable 3.4% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 223.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher likelihood of the 223.5-point total staying under.
Knicks vs. Pelicans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New York Knicks at -340 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans are available at +280 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Knicks are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 75% chance of coming out on top.
Even though the Knicks are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +280 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
Our Player Prop Picks for Knicks vs. Pelicans
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Knicks vs. Pelicans game.
New York Knicks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Brunson | 31 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | 27 | 14 | 4 | 3 |
Mikal Bridges | 18 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
OG Anunoby | 16 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Miles McBride | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+135)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +135 |
- Our top prop bet for the Knicks is on Mikal Bridges to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 19.5% on the +135 odds offered by BetMGM.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dejounte Murray | 23 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
CJ McCollum | 18 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Trey Murphy | 18 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Yves Missi | 13 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Herbert Jones | 12 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Yves Missi Over 9.5 Points Scored (+102)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Yves Missi Over 9.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +102 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pelicans is on Yves Missi to score over 9.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 13 points, giving us an edge of 7.0% on the +102 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Knicks vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Knicks vs. Pelicans trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Herbert Jones Over 1.5 Total Steals
Herbert Jones has recorded more than 1.5 steals in 7 of his last 11 games (64% of the time). You can wager on him to record 2+ steals again at odds of +128 (44% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 3.5 Total Assists
Karl-Anthony Towns has had more than 3.5 assists in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can place a wager on him to record over 3.5 assists again at odds of +124 (45%), also available at FanDuel.
Mikal Bridges Over 16.5 Points Scored
Mikal Bridges has scored more than 16.5 points in 9 of his last 10 games (90%). You can wager on him to record over 16.5 points again at odds of -114 (53%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Mikal Bridges of the Knicks to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Pelicans +7.5 to cover.
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