Knicks vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 24

Knicks vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and MSG

The New York Knicks (47-25) are favored (-9.5) to continue a six-game win streak when they host the New Orleans Pelicans (25-47) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. The contest airs on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and MSG. The over/under for the matchup is set at 231.5.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (84.2%)

Knicks vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread 37 times over 72 games with a set spread.
• The Pelicans have played 72 games, with 41 wins against the spread.
• This season, 34 of the Knicks' games have gone over the point total.
• Pelicans games this season have eclipsed the over/under 48.6% of the time (35 out of 72 games with a set point total).
• New York has done a better job covering the spread in home games (23-12-0) than it has in road games (14-22-1).
• The Knicks have exceeded the total more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in 17 of 35 home matchups (48.6%). On the road, they have hit the over in 17 of 37 games (45.9%).
• This year, New Orleans is 24-13-1 at home against the spread (.632 winning percentage). Away, it is 17-15-1 ATS (.500).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pelicans' games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, 19 of 38) than away (47.1%, 16 of 34).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns' numbers on the season are 20.2 points, 12 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest, shooting 49.4% from the field and 36.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 made treys.
• Jalen Brunson averages 26.1 points, 3.4 boards and 6.6 assists.
• Mikal Bridges averages 14.7 points, 4.1 boards and 3.9 assists.
• Josh Hart is averaging 12.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.6 steals (sixth in league) and 0.7 blocked shots.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He is also draining 47.2% of his shots from the floor and 38.4% from 3-point range, with 3.3 triples per game (sixth in league).
• Saddiq Bey averages 17.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists. He is also making 44.9% of his shots from the floor and 35.1% from beyond the arc, with 2 treys per game.
• The Pelicans are receiving 11.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game from Derik Queen.
• Per game, Zion Williamson gets the Pelicans 21.3 points, 5.8 boards and 3.3 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.5 blocks.
• The Pelicans receive 13 points per game from Jeremiah Fears, plus 3.6 boards and 3.2 assists.

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