Knicks vs. Pelicans Prediction: New York to Win, Jalen Brunson Projected for Big Game in Saturday's NBA Matchup [12/21/2024]

The New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks are scheduled to meet in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, with tipoff at 8:00PM ET.

The Pelicans, who have star players like Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, are set to take on the Knicks, featuring Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Knicks as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's New York-New Orleans game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Knicks are more likely to win, while the Pelicans have a lower chance of victory."

For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Knicks vs. Pelicans predictions page.

HOLIDAYS EXCLUSIVE: Use code HOLIDAYS at checkout now to get 50% off your first month of Dimers Pro! Hurry, this offer won't last long.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's matchup between the Pelicans and Knicks at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Pelicans and Knicks gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Knicks vs. Pelicans matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any New York vs. New Orleans picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NBA matchup between the Knicks and Pelicans 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Knicks a 73% chance of beating the Pelicans. Our predicted final score has the Knicks winning 115-108.

According to our model, the Pelicans (+7.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 223.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Knicks	Pelicans
Spread	-7.5 (-115)	+7.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-340	+285
Total	o223.5 (-112)	u223.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Knicks vs. Pelicans matchup is on the total.

Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Player Props

Betting on Knicks vs. Pelicans NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks in scoring, while Dejounte Murray is projected to be the top scorer for the Pelicans.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

Calling Our Shot's Best Bets Video

Calling Our Shot produces daily NBA betting content, including the free picks featured below.

Conclusion

We predict the Knicks, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat the Pelicans on Saturday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Knicks vs. Pelicans insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Note: Clicking links to our partners may earn us a referral fee. Learn about how we review products and services.

More on NBA

Stay up-to-date with the latest NBA news, NBA best bets and NBA parlay picks throughout the season. Plus, our NBA championship odds offer the most accurate predictions for the NBA title.