New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/24

The New Orleans Pelicans travel to Madison Square Garden to play the New York Knicks. This game takes place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on Gulf.

The Pelicans, led by interim head coach James Borrego, have a record of 25-47. They are 11th in the Western Conference. The Knicks, with head coach Mike Brown, hold a 47-25 record and sit 3rd in the Eastern Conference.

Pelicans vs Knicks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Knicks -9.0 (-110), Pelicans +9.0 (-111)

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans recently played against the Cleveland Cavaliers and lost by 5 points. Zion Williamson scored 25 points with 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Saddiq Bey added 19 points and 5 rebounds in the game.

The Pelicans won against the Los Angeles Clippers in two recent games. In the first game, they won by 15 points with Trey Murphy III scoring 23 points. In the second game, they won by 6 points, and Saddiq Bey led with 20 points.

This season, the Pelicans average 115.5 points per game, ranking 15th. They allow 119.2 points per game, which ranks 25th. Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson are their top scorers, with Murphy averaging 21.8 points per game.

New York Knicks Team Preview

The New York Knicks are on a winning streak with three consecutive wins. Their most recent game was against the Washington Wizards, where they scored 145 points. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 26 points and 16 rebounds.

The Knicks have strong offensive stats, averaging 117.2 points per game. They rank 10th in points per game and 9th in effective field goal percentage. Their three-point shooting is also notable, ranking 4th in three-point percentage.

On the defensive side, the Knicks allow 110.4 points per game, which is 5th best in the league. They excel in blocking shots, ranking 4th in that category. They also rank 1st in limiting opponent two-point attempts.

BTB Betting Pick

The Knicks are favored by 9 points against the Pelicans. The Knicks have a strong defense, allowing only 110.4 points per game. The Pelicans struggle on defense, allowing 119.2 points per game. With this in mind, picking the Knicks to cover the spread of -9.0 seems reasonable.

The over/under for the game is set at 231.5 points. The Knicks score 117.2 points per game, while the Pelicans score 115.5 points. Combining these averages gives a projected score of 232.7 points. With both teams having decent offensive stats, the over 231.5 seems like a viable pick.