Knicks vs. Pelicans Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 24

The New York Knicks (47-25) will be trying to build on a three-game home winning streak when hosting the New Orleans Pelicans (25-47) on March 24, 2026 at Madison Square Garden.

New York is a healthy 8.5-point favorite against New Orleans when the Knicks face off with the Pelicans on Tuesday. The over/under is 230.5 points for the game.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: New York City, New York
• Arena: Madison Square Garden
• Total: 230.5 points
• Spread: Knicks -8.5
• Moneyline: Knicks (-375), Pelicans (+300)

How to watch Knicks vs. Pelicans

• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, MSG

Betting the Over/Under: Knicks vs. Pelicans

• The Knicks and their opponents have scored more than 230.5 points in 30 of 72 games this season.
• The Pelicans have played 44 games this season that ended with a combined score over 230.5 points.
• These two teams score a combined 232.7 points per game, 2.2 more points than this matchup's total.
• Combined, these teams give up 229.6 points per game, 0.9 fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Knicks vs. Pelicans

• New York has covered 37 times in 72 games with a spread this season.
• The Knicks have been favored by 8.5 points or more 21 times this season, and covered the spread in 13 of those matchups.
• The Pelicans are 41-28-2 ATS this season.
• New Orleans is 16-9 ATS this season when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.
• The Knicks are 23-12 against the spread, and 26-9 overall, at home.
• This season, as a 8.5-point favorite or greater at home, New York is 10-3 ATS.
• In away games, the Pelicans are 17-15-1 against the spread, and 9-25 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Knicks vs. Pelicans

• The Knicks have won 42 of the 58 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (72.4%).
• The Pelicans have been underdogs in 57 games this season and won 13 (22.8%) of those contests.
• New York has a record of 15-3 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -375 or shorter (winning 83.3%).
• New Orleans has a record of 2-17, a 10.5% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +300 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Knicks' implied win probability is 78.9%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Knicks vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Knicks (- 8.5)
• Pick OU: Over (230.5)
  
• Prediction: Knicks 125 - Pelicans 111
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