New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 21/12/2024, 03:36  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 21/12/2024 at 03:39 in NBA Predictions

The struggling New Orleans Pelicans will host the in-form New York Knicks in their next NBA match. They currently sit rock bottom in the Western Conference standings, while the Knicks are third in the East. Below is our prediction for this match.

The Pelicans are going from worse to worse. They are enduring another losing streak and if things persist will officially hold the worst record in the league. Willie Green’s men, who’ve won just five times in 28 outings, are coming off a 133-113 defeat to the Rockets.

Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Jose Alvarado and Karlo Matkovic remain sidelined with injuries. The Pels are averaging a league-worst 105.4 points and allowing 117.1 points.

The Knicks are enduring a contrasting season to the Pelicans and will arrive here fully confident of victory. Tom Thibodeau’s men have compiled a 17-10 record which is better by just five other teams.

They have won seven of their last nine matches and are on a two-game winning run. The Knicks, who are closing out a three-game road trip in Nola, are coming off a resounding 133-107 victory over the Timberwolves.

Karl Anthony-Towns is having an excellent season since joining the team. The centre dropped a game-high 32 points and grabbed 20 boards in his first game back in Minnesota. Josh Hart is back available after missing the T-wolves trip.