Pelicans Vs Knicks: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – April 7, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 7, 2023

The New Orleans Pelicans (41-39) take their stalwart defense into a matchup against the efficient offense of the New York Knicks (47-33) at Smoothie King Center on April 7, 2023, where the Pelicans are 7.5-point favorites. The matchup has a 223 point total.

Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Pelicans Vs Knicks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Pelicans -7.5 223

Not yet a DraftKings Sportsbook user? Sign up using our link and get a $50 bonus bet when you deposit, plus a deposit bonus!

Injury Report as of April 7

Pelicans: Jose Alvarado: Out (Lower Leg), Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring)

Knicks: Duane Washington Jr.: Out (Hip), Julius Randle: Out (Ankle), Jalen Brunson: Out (Injury Management), Mitchell Robinson: Out (Rest)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Knicks (+7.5)
Total Pick Over (223)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Pelicans Vs Knicks Stat Rankings

Pelicans Avg. (Rank) Knicks Avg. (Rank)
114.5 (15th) Points Scored 115.9 (11th)
112.6 (8th) Points Allowed 112.8 (11th)
43.6 (12th) Rebounds 46.6 (3rd)
10.6 (13th) Off. Rebounds 12.6 (3rd)
11.1 (22nd) 3pt Made 12.6 (11th)
26.0 (8th) Assists 22.9 (28th)
14.0 (22nd) Turnovers 12.1 (3rd)

Best Betting Site For Pelicans vs Knicks

Ready to put your picks to the test for this matchup? Check out DraftKings Sportsbook and sign up using our link for the best first-time depositor bonus!

Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Brandon Ingram 43 24.5 5.3 5.8 0.7 0.4 1.5
CJ McCollum 73 20.8 4.4 5.8 0.9 0.5 2.8
Trey Murphy III 77 14.2 3.6 1.4 1.1 0.5 2.6
Jonas Valančiūnas 77 14.2 10.1 1.8 0.3 0.6 0.5
Josh Richardson 63 10.3 2.7 2.7 1.0 0.3 1.7

Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
RJ Barrett 71 19.5 5.1 2.7 0.4 0.2 1.7
Immanuel Quickley 79 14.6 4.1 3.4 1.0 0.2 2.0
Quentin Grimes 69 11.1 3.3 2.1 0.7 0.4 2.1
Josh Hart 74 9.8 7.8 3.8 1.2 0.3 0.8
Mitchell Robinson 58 7.3 9.2 0.9 0.9 1.8 0.0

Betting Trends

  • The Pelicans have 39 wins in 80 games against the spread this year.
  • New Orleans is 6-4 as 7.5-point favorites or more.
  • The Pelicans have seen 38 of their 80 games hit the over.
  • In 51 games this year, New Orleans and its opponent have combined for more than 223 points.
  • The total for this game is 223, and that’s 4.0 points fewer than the average total in Pelicans games thus far this season.
  • The Knicks have beaten the spread 45 times in 80 games.
  • New York has one win ATS (1-1) as a 7.5-point underdog or greater this season.
  • Out of 80 Knicks games so far this season, 41 have hit the over.
  • There have been 48 New York’s games this season with more than 223 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Knicks games this year (223) is 5.7 points higher than the total for this matchup.

Not all sportsbook offers available in all areas and are subject to change, check sportsbooks for details on available offers in your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please gamble responsibly. Call or chat with 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.

PlayPicks Staff Avatar
Written by
PlayPicks Staff

PlayPicks staff has years of sports betting and DFS knowledge and we share all of that with you for free daily.

View all posts by PlayPicks Staff
Privacy Policy