Pelicans vs. Knicks Picks & Best Bets 1st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New York Knicks will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action on Sunday at Madison Square Garden, tipping off at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby are expected to lead the way for the Knicks, while the Pelicans have Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to determine the best Pelicans vs. Knicks bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Knicks will likely beat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 117-106.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Pelicans vs. Knicks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pelicans vs. Knicks picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Pelicans vs. Knicks Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 1st, 2024
- Game Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden
- Spread: Pelicans +12.5 / Knicks -12.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans +530 / Knicks -700
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 224 Points (-112/-108)
Pelicans +12.5 @ -110 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 -110 for the Pelicans +12.5, providing a favorable 2.2% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 224 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 224 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher likelihood that the total will stay under 224 points, which presents better value compared to betting on the over.
Pelicans vs. Knicks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New Orleans Pelicans at +530 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the New York Knicks are available at -700 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Knicks are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections giving them an 82% chance of victory.
Although the Knicks are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +530 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, providing an edge of 2.2%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pelicans vs. Knicks
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 Sunday's Pelicans vs. Knicks game.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dejounte Murray | 23 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
CJ McCollum | 17 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Trey Murphy | 16 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Yves Missi | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Brandon Boston | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Dejounte Murray Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+150)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Dejounte Murray Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +150 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pelicans is on Dejounte Murray to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 13.3% on the +150 odds offered by DraftKings.
New York Knicks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Brunson | 32 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | 26 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
OG Anunoby | 16 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Mikal Bridges | 15 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Josh Hart | 11 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+150)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +150 |
- Our best prop bet for the Knicks is on Mikal Bridges to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 18.5% on the +150 odds offered by DraftKings.
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.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Mikal Bridges of the Knicks to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Pelicans +12.5 to cover.
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