New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/07/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Friday, April 7, 2023

Venue:  Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

Where to Watch:  BSNO

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Knicks +7.5, Pelicans -7.5; Over/Under:  224.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Knicks +7.5, Pelicans -7.5; Over/Under:  225 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Knicks +7.5, Pelicans -7.5; Over/Under:  225.5 points

New York Knicks:  47-33 (3rd place, Atlantic Division)

New Orleans Pelicans:  41-39 (2nd place, Southwest Division)

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New York Knicks:  7-3 last 10

New Orleans Pelicans:  8-2 last 10

The Knicks are coming into this game with a 47-33 record overall and they are 24-16 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 5 game winning streak with wins coming against the Houston Rockets, the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Washington Wizards, and the Indiana Pacers in their last game. Immanuel Quickley led the team in points in that game with 39 while Quentin Grimes was next on the team with 36 points. Immanuel Quickley led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Mitchell Robinson led the team in rebounds with 16. They were 52% from the field, 39.1% from 3-point range, and 64% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.8 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 44-33-3 this season and their O/U record is 42-36-2.

The Pelicans are coming into this game with a 41-39 record overall and they are 26-14 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. Herb Jones led the team in points in that game with 35 while CJ McCollum was next on the team with 31 points. Brandon Ingram led the team in assists in that game with 13 while CJ McCollum led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 50% from the field, 53.8% from 3-point range, and 74.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.6 PPG against them. The Pelicans have an ATS record of 39-40-1 this season and their O/U record is 38-42.

The current betting odds have the Pelicans listed as a 7.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pelicans are 41-39 overall this season and haven't been great but they have been a really good home team with their 26-14 home record. They will have some confidence from a win against the Grizzlies in their last game and they still need to win this game as they can move up into a real playoff spot still and avoid the play-in games. The Knicks have been a very good team this year with their 47-33 record overall and they are also a great road team with a 24-16 road record. The Knicks have been really hot in their games lately winning 5 in a row now but they have also locked in their spot for the playoffs and will be focused on going deep into the playoffs with a good run. They will likely rest some players here while the Pelicans will be really motivated to keep winning games and try to get in a better position in the West. The best way to place a bet here is on the Pelicans to cover the spread in this game. 

Knicks Pelicans Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, April 7, 2023 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Pelicans 117 Knicks 104.

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New York Knicks: 25-14 ATS in road games. 11-3 ATS after 5 or more consecutive wins. 18-9 OVER against Southwest division opponents.

New Orleans Pelicans: 20-31 ATS after a combined score of 225 points or more. 16-22 ATS after a game where they covered the spread. 36-14 OVER after a combined score of 225 points or more. 

New York Knicks:  D. Jeffries (SG) Out indefinitely - Calf. R. Barrett (SF) Ques Fri - Illness. J. Randle (PF) Mid April - Ankle. D. Washington Jr. (PG) Out indefinitely - Hip.

New Orleans Pelicans:  J. Alvarado (PG) Mid April - Shin. Z. Williamson (PF) Mid April - Hamstring. E. Liddell (SF) Out indefinitely - Knee.

“He's shooting the ball with a lot of confidence. He's flying around the the floor, guarding people.. His confidence is growing game by game. They are rhythm shots and that's what I like about the way we are playing right now. We are creating rhythm for each other. When you play like that good things will come from that.” - Tom Thibodeau on Quentin Grimes after his team’s win against the Pacers in their game on Wednesday.

“It’s incredible to have the opportunity two years in a row to play in the postseason. We’re continuing to build. So, for us, this a big step.” - Willie Green after his team’s win against the Grizzlies in their game on Wednesday. 

PG Jalen Brunson

SG Quentin Grimes

SF RJ Barrett

PF Obi Toppin

C Mitchell Robinson

PG CJ McCollum

SG Trey Murphy III

SF Brandon Ingram

PF Herbert Jones

C Jonas Valanciunas

PPG: J. Randle (25.1)

APG: J. Brunson (6.2)

Reb/G: J. Randle (10)

PPG: Z. Williamson (26)

APG: C. McCollum (5.8)

Reb/G: J. Valanciunas (10.1)

Coaches:

New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau (3rd season)

New Orleans Pelicans: Willie Green (2nd season)