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 8.5-point favorites as they try to extend a six-game winning streak when they host the New Orleans Pelicans (25-47) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and MSG. The matchup has an over/under of 231.5 points.

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 in 72 games with a set spread.
• The Pelicans are 41-28-2 against the spread this year.
• Games involving the Knicks have hit the over 34 times this season.
• Pelicans games this year have hit the over on 35 of 72 set point totals (48.6%).
• New York has done a better job covering the spread in home games (23-12-0) than it has in road tilts (14-22-1).
• When it comes to point totals, the Knicks hit the over more consistently in home games, as they've gone over the total 17 times in 35 opportunities this season (48.6%). In away games, they have hit the over 17 times in 37 opportunities (45.9%).
• This year, New Orleans is 24-13-1 at home against the spread (.632 winning percentage). On the road, it is 17-15-1 ATS (.500).
• Looking at the over/under, Pelicans games have finished over more frequently at home (19 of 38, 50%) than on the road (16 of 34, 47.1%).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.2 points, 2.9 assists and 12 boards.
• Jalen Brunson averages 26.1 points, 3.4 boards and 6.6 assists, shooting 46.3% from the floor and 37.3% from downtown, with 2.7 made treys per contest.
• Mikal Bridges averages 14.7 points, 4.1 boards and 3.9 assists, shooting 48.6% from the field and 37.4% from downtown, with 1.9 made treys per contest.
• 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 boards and 2.2 assists.

Pelicans Leaders

• Per game, Trey Murphy III gets the Pelicans 21.8 points, 5.7 boards and 3.8 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals (ninth in NBA) and 0.3 blocks.
• Saddiq Bey averages 17.4 points, 5.7 boards and 2.6 assists. He is also sinking 44.9% of his shots from the field and 35.1% from beyond the arc, with 2 triples per contest.
• Derik Queen averages 11.4 points, 6.8 boards and 3.8 assists. He is draining 48.2% of his shots from the floor.
• The Pelicans are getting 21.3 points, 5.8 boards and 3.3 assists per game from Zion Williamson.
• The Pelicans are getting 13 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game from Jeremiah Fears.

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