The Knicks will play the Pelicans on Saturday, December 21st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Saturday, December 21st, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks currently have a 96.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 82.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks currently have a 9-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 4-9 record as a home team. They now rank 10th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently rank 7th (117.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 28th averaging 105.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.0 points against the New York Knicks, ranking them 22nd in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 5th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks have notched a 4-1 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 0-4 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 17-10 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 5-23 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The New York Knicks be takin' on...the New Orleans Pelicans in a fierce battle on December 21st...The fans in the Pelicans' arena be rowdy and raucous...The Knicks have a solid 17-10 record, while the Pelicans lag... in the standings with a dismal 5-23 overall record...The Knicks be dominatin' their division with a 4-1 record...While the Pelicans be strugglin' at 0-4 in their division...The Knicks be scorin' an average of 117.0 points per game...While the Pelicans be trailin' behind with 105.4 points per game...See you courtside at today's game...Be sure to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks...Look at this game's prop bets below...Let's see who comes out on top in this high-seas showdown!
Best Knicks at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -7.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +7.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Knicks
Pelicans
12/21/24 8:10pm EST | -7.5 -115+7.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +7.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -7.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Knicks
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
12/21/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 107.5 o -120107.5 u -105Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -120Bet |
Cameron Payne
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
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CJ McCollum
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -13022.5 u -105Bet |
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Javonte Green
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1254.5 u -105Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
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Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
Miles McBride
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
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Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13516.5 u +100Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 33.5 o -12533.5 u -105Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o +10026.5 u -130Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
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Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at NOP 12/21/24 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -14523.5 u +105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 18 | 10 | 0.643 | +6.5 | 8-4 | 10-6 | 4-1 | 13-7 | 116.5 | 109.4 | +7.1 | W3 | 8-2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 5 | 24 | 0.172 | +20.0 | 4-10 | 1-14 | 0-4 | 3-13 | 104.9 | 116.7 | -11.8 | L6 | 1-9 |
New York Knicks & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1100 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +50000 Bet |
New York Knicks & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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