New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Predictions and Picks Jan 20
New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Betting Preview
WagerTalk NBA handicapper Andy Lang gives his New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks betting preview for Thursday, January 20. At the time of posting, the Knicks have opened as a 4-point home favorite over the visiting Pelicans, with the total sitting at 209.5 points.
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| Thursday, January 20 | NBA Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | New Orleans Pelicans +4 vs New York Knicks |
| Total: | 209.5 Points |
| Game Time: | 7:35pm ET / 4:35pm PT |
| Arena: | Madison Square Garden in New York, NY |
| TV: | TNT |
New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Analysis
The New Orleans Pelicans head to Madison Square Garden for a meeting with the New York Knicks. The Pelicans dropped to 16-28 after losing their last game 104-92 against the Boston Celtics. Meanwhile the Knicks fell short 104-102 against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night, falling a game below .500 at 22-23. The Knicks held on for a 123-117 victory over the Pels in the first of two head-to-head matchups back in October.
Knicks Shoot for .500
The New York Knicks suffered their second loss in as many days on the heels of winning 5 of their last 6 games. They took a 5 point lead into the 4th quarter only to be beat 26-19 and ultimately lo lose the game. New York fell a game below .500 and sit at 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Evan Fournier led the way for the Knicks, scoring 27 points in the loss.
The Knicks are basically fully healthy other than Nerlens Noel being ruled of this contest with a knee injury. They are waiting on reinforcements in the form of Cam Reddish after trading for him with the Atlanta Hawks. For the year, the Knicks are 27th in the league in scoring offense with only 104.3 points per game. However, they are 5th in the league on scoring defense, only allowing 104.6 points a game.
Pelicans Hope To Get Back In Win Column
The New Orlando Pelicans suffered their second straight loss after being upended on the road against the Boston Celtics. The Pelicans are way down in the Western Conference standings at 13th overall. Jonas Valanciunas posted a double-double in the loss, scoring 22 points and snagging 14 rebounds.
Devonte’ Graham is questionable for tonight’s game with ankle soreness. The Pelicans are healthy other than that and the fact that Zion Williamson hasn’t touched the court this season. New Orleans is 24th in the league in scoring offense with 105.5 points a game and 21st in scoring defense as they allow over 110 points a game to their opponents.
New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Prediction
The New York Knicks come into this contest as four point home favorites with a total set at 209.5. Both teams have played to the under with 19-25 & 19-26 over/under records respectively. The Knicks play at the slowest pace in the entire league while the Pelicans are bottom ten at 20th overall. The total had gone under in five of the last six Pelicans games as they struggle to shoot the ball and run their offense properly. The Knicks could be playing on tired legs after playing three games in the past four nights.
Prediction: UNDER 209.5
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New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Preview from GoldSheet
New Orleans coming off a pair of double-digit losses at the Nets and Celtics and has had a few nights off to gather themselves before the Pelicans migrate back south to the Big Easy to play three of the next four. The Pels have been âunderâ in five of their last six games, while New York ranks as the slowest paced team in the league.
The first meeting between the two this season was a 123-117 Knick victory that flew over the total by 25 points, however, although the Knicks have put more energy on defense lately moving up the ladder to 16th on the season and 3rd over the past 13 games and scoring just over 100 ppg in the last 10 games and âunder 13-7 the last 20.
Pelicans âunderâ in five of last six and these two teams are a combined 51-38 âunderâ on the year. New Orleans just 6-17 straight up and 7-16 vs. the points on the road, and PF Brandon Ingramâs shooting has been running cold-hot-cold, so must lean to Knicks (9-4 last 13 vs. the number) at the short price.
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