Knicks vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Apr 7, 2023

Last updated: Dec 29, 2023, 6:19AM | Published: Apr 7, 2023, 11:34AM

The New Orleans Pelicans face the New York Knicks in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Knicks vs. Pelicans, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Knicks vs. Pelicans?

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Knicks-Pelicans NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Pelicans a 73% chance of beating the Knicks.

More: Knicks vs. Pelicans Simulated 10K Times

Knicks vs. Pelicans Odds

Spread: Pelicans -8 (-110), Knicks +8 (-110)
Moneyline: Pelicans -320, Knicks +295
Total: Over/Under 223 (-115/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are currently -8 favorites versus the Knicks, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Knicks (+8) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -320. That means you can risk $320 to win $100, for a total payout of $420, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Knicks at +295, where you can bet $100 to profit $295, earning a total payout of $395, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 223 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Knicks (+8) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 223-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Knicks vs. Pelicans

Spread: Knicks +8 @ -110 via PointsBet (54% probability)
Moneyline: Knicks @ +295 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.2% edge)
Total: Under 223 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

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While the Pelicans are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Knicks moneyline is the best option due to the 2.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New York vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Friday has the Pelicans winning 115-108.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Knicks-Pelicans matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Player Props

Prop bets are a great way to wager on Knicks vs. Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Immanuel Quickley is expected to lead the way for the Knicks with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to have 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Pelicans.

Knicks Projected Box Score

Immanuel Quickley: 23 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
RJ Barrett: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
Quentin Grimes: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
Obi Toppin: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
Josh Hart: 10 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

Brandon Ingram: 27 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
CJ McCollum: 25 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
Trey Murphy: 19 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
Jonas Valanciunas: 14 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
Herbert Jones: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Knicks vs. Pelicans on Friday April 7, 2023.

Knicks vs. Pelicans 2023 Game Info

Friday's action between the Pelicans and Knicks at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

Who: New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Date: Friday April 7, 2023
Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
Venue: Smoothie King Center

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