Knicks vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 29

The New Orleans Pelicans (8-25) hope to snap a three-game losing streak when hosting the New York Knicks (22-9) on December 29, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. Monday's game between the Knicks and the Pelicans sees the Knicks as a solid, 9-point favorite. The game has a point total of 243.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Knicks-Pelicans game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
• TV: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and MSG
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Knicks vs. Pelicans Prediction

ATS Pick: Pelicans (+ 9)
O/U Pick: Under (243.5)
Score Prediction: Knicks 122 - Pelicans 114

Knicks vs. Pelicans Betting Insights

• Knicks games have finished over 243.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 11 times (out of 31) this year.
• The Pelicans games have gone over 243.5 total points scored in 11 of 33 total matchups this year.
• The Knicks and the Pelicans combine to average 7.8 fewer points per game than the over/under of 243.5 set for this matchup.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 236.3 points per game, 7.2 fewer than the over/under in this game.
• New York has come away with 21 wins in the 27 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• New Orleans has come away with six wins in the 31 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• New York has a 2-0 record in the last two head-to-head games against New Orleans.
• The Knicks have an advantage against the spread as well (2-0) when taking the court against the Pelicans.
• The Knicks have been favored in five of their past six games, and failed to cover the spread in all six.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover for three straight games against the point spread, and were favored in zero of them.

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have gone 8-2 in their past 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span.
• New York and its opponents have combined to score an average of 233 points over its last 10 games, 10.5 less than the 243.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Knicks' 31 games this year, they have 16 wins against the spread.
• New York has an against the spread record of 5-0-1 in its six games as a favorite of 9 points or more so far this season.
• Knicks games this year have gone over the total in 17 out of 33 opportunities (51.5%).
• The Knicks average 120.5 points per game, only 2.1 fewer points than the 122.6 the Pelicans give up.
• New York has an 8-4 record against the spread and an 11-1 record overall when putting up more than 122.6 points.
• The Knicks make 47.7% of their shots from the field this season, which is 1.1 percentage points lower than the Pelicans have allowed to their opponents (48.8%).
• The Knicks have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 13 times in 17 opportunities at home, and they've covered three times in 14 opportunities on the road.
• New York has exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (58.8%) than away games (50%).
• The Knicks have won a higher percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 14-2 (.875). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 7-4 (.636).

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns posts 22.3 points, 2.9 assists and 11.9 boards per contest.
• Jalen Brunson posts 29.5 points, 3.3 boards and 6.4 assists per contest, shooting 48% from the floor and 38% from beyond the arc with 3 made treys per contest.
• Mikal Bridges posts 16.7 points, 4.5 boards and 4.2 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.6 steals (fifth in league) and 0.9 blocks.
• OG Anunoby puts up 15.1 points, 5.2 boards and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 45.9% from the floor and 37.9% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game.
• Jordan Clarkson posts 10.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. At the other end he averages 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocks.

Knicks Player Props

Pelicans Recent Trends

• The Pelicans have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in their past 10 contests.
• New Orleans and its opponents have combined to score an average of 239.6 combined points in its last 10 games, 3.9 less than the 243.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Pelicans are 20-13-0 against the spread this season.
• New Orleans is 10-6 ATS when underdogs by 9 points or more this year.
• Pelicans games this season have gone over the point total 57.6% of the time (19 out of 33 games with a set point total).
• The Pelicans' 115.2 points per game are just 1.5 more points than the 113.7 the Knicks allow to opponents.
• New Orleans has put together a 17-4 ATS record and a 7-14 overall record in games it scores more than 113.7 points.
• The Pelicans are shooting 46.3% from the field, 0.1% higher than the 46.2% the Knicks' opponents have shot this season.
• Against the spread, the Pelicans have performed better at home (13-7-0) than on the road (7-6-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of New Orleans' games have finished above the over/under at home (65%, 13 of 20) compared to on the road (46.2%, six of 13).

Pelicans Recent Stats

Pelicans Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Trey Murphy III gives the Pelicans 20.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists. He also averages 1.7 steals (fourth in league) and 0.2 blocked shots.
• The Pelicans are receiving 13.5 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists per game from Derik Queen this season.
• Saddiq Bey is averaging 14.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest. He is draining 44.5% of his shots from the floor and 31.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 treys per game.
• The Pelicans are getting 14.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game from Jeremiah Fears this year.
• The Pelicans are receiving 21.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game from Zion Williamson this year.

Pelicans Player Props

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