The New Orleans Pelicans take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The Pelicans have struggled this season, with a record of 25-47. Their head coach, James Borrego, will lead them as they look to improve their performance.
The Knicks have had a strong season, holding a record of 47-25. Mike Brown’s team will aim to continue their winning streak. Fans can catch the game live on the Gulf channel at 7:30 PM.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off a close 111-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Zion Williamson had a strong game with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Saddiq Bey also contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds.
In their last win, the Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-99. Trey Murphy III led the team with 27 points. Saddiq Bey added 20 points, showing his scoring ability.
For the season, the Pelicans average 115.5 points per game. Trey Murphy III leads the team in scoring with 21.8 points per game. The Pelicans face challenges in defense, allowing 119.2 points per game.
New York Knicks Team Preview
The New York Knicks have been strong in recent games. They won by 32 against the Washington Wizards, scoring 145 points. Karl-Anthony Towns shined with 26 points and 16 rebounds.
Offensively, the Knicks score 117.2 points per game, ranking 10th in the league. They are effective with three-pointers, making 14.5 per game. Their field goal percentage is 47.5, placing them 12th overall.
Jalen Brunson leads the team with 26.1 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns adds 20.2 points and 12 rebounds per game. The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet and Miles McBride due to injuries.
Betting Prediction
The New York Knicks are favored by 8.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Knicks have a stronger defense, allowing only 110.4 points per game, which is the 5th best in the league. The Pelicans, on the other hand, allow 119.2 points per game, ranking 25th.
Offensively, the Knicks score 117.2 points per game, ranking 10th, while the Pelicans score 115.5 points per game, ranking 15th. The Knicks also have a higher three-point percentage, making 37.4% of their attempts, which ranks them 4th. This offensive efficiency gives them an edge over the Pelicans.
Defensively, the Knicks are strong in blocking shots, averaging 4.0 per game, ranking 4th. They also allow fewer field goal attempts per game than the Pelicans. These defensive stats suggest that the Knicks can cover the spread in this game.
- Pick: Knicks -8.5
