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New York Knicks at New Orleans Pelicans: preview and win probability

New York Knicks visit New Orleans Pelicans. Knicks are 0-1 and have gone W-L-W-W-L in their last 5, while Pelicans are 0-1 and have gone L-W-L-L-L in their last 5.

Tip Off Live ratings give the edge to Knicks: about 76% to win, with a projected score of New York Knicks 118, New Orleans Pelicans 110. A win for Pelicans would count as a real upset. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. Knicks lead 4-0, and the average margin has been 13.5 points in favor of Knicks.

On the injury report, Malik Dia (NOP), Jaron Pierre Jr. (NOP), and Julian Reese (NOP) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Knicks come in with the better recent form (3 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Pelicans.
  • Watch the rotation: 3 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 24: NOP 116, NYK 121
  • Dec 29: NYK 130, NOP 125
  • Dec 21: NYK 104, NOP 93
  • Dec 1: NOP 85, NYK 118

Injury report

New York Knicks
  • Jaden Akins Questionable
  • Kevin McCullar Jr. Questionable
  • Tyler Nickel Questionable
New Orleans Pelicans
  • Malik Dia Out
  • Jaron Pierre Jr. Out
  • Julian Reese Out

Win probability

76%
24%
KnicksPelicans

Projected score: Knicks 118, Pelicans 110

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

NYKNOP
Record0-10-1
Last 5WLWWLLWLLL
Points per game100120
Allowed per game106123
Days of rest––
Rating17161414

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