Knicks vs. Pelicans Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Dec. 29

The New Orleans Pelicans (8-25) aim to halt a three-game losing streak when hosting the New York Knicks (22-9) on December 29, 2025 at Smoothie King Center.

Monday's matchup between the Knicks and the Pelicans sees the Knicks as a solid, 8.5-point favorite. The matchup's point total is 246.5.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Monday, December 29, 2025
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Arena: Smoothie King Center
• Total: 246.5 points
• Spread: Knicks -8.5
• Moneyline: Knicks (-370), Pelicans (+295)

How to watch Knicks vs. Pelicans

• TV Channel: CBS (KSLA-Shreveport, LA)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Knicks vs. Pelicans

• In 10 games this season, the Knicks and their opponents have scored more than 246.5 total points.
• The Pelicans have played 10 games this season that ended with a combined score higher than 246.5 points.
• The teams average 235.7 points per game combined, 10.8 fewer than this matchup's total.
• Opponents of these teams combine to average 236.3 points per game, 10.2 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Knicks vs. Pelicans

• New York is 16-14-1 ATS this season.
• When playing as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, the Knicks have an ATS record of 6-0-1.
• The Pelicans have won 20 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 13 times.
• New Orleans is 12-7 ATS this year when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.
• The Pelicans are 13-7 against the spread, and 6-14 overall, at home this year.
• Away from home, the Knicks are 3-10-1 against the spread, and 7-7 overall.
• New York is winless ATS (0-0-1) on the road as 8.5-point favorites or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Knicks vs. Pelicans

• The Knicks have compiled a 21-6 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 77.8% of those games).
• The Pelicans have entered the game as underdogs 31 times this season and won six, or 19.4%, of those games.
• New York has won all six games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -370 or shorter.
• New Orleans has a record of 1-14, a 6.7% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +295 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Knicks a 78.7% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Knicks vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Knicks (- 8.5)
• Pick OU: Over (246.5)
  
• Prediction: Knicks 133 - Pelicans 117
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