The Knicks will play the Pelicans on Monday, December 29th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Monday, December 29th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks currently have a 97.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 83.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks currently have a 6-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 6-14 record as a home team. They now rank 8th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently rank 3rd (120.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 16th averaging 115.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.7 points against the New York Knicks, ranking them 16th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 3rd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 122.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks have notched a 5-2 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 3-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 22-9 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 8-25 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Knicks sail into New Orleans tonight... Fans in the arena be rowdy, ready to cheer their Pelicans... Knicks be 22-9, Pelicans be 8-25, a lopsided battle ahead... Knicks dominate the Atlantic, Pelicans struggle in the Southwest... A high-scoring clash awaits, with Knicks averaging 5.3 more points... See you courtside at today's game, bet wisely me hearties... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets... Look at this game's prop bets below, may the best team win!
Best Knicks at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -8.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +8.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 246.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 246.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Knicks
Pelicans
12/29/25 8:10pm EST | -8.5 -105+8.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +8.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -8.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Knicks
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
12/29/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 119.5 o -110119.5 u -115Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 127.5 o -118127.5 u -110Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -10529.5 u -125Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Jordan Clarkson
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u -105Bet |
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Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -115Bet |
Miles McBride
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Mohamed Diawara
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -125Bet |
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OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -130Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
Tyler Kolek
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
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Yves Missi
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -125Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 39.5 o -12039.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -118Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at NOP 12/29/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11831.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 35 | 20 | 0.636 | +6.5 | 21-7 | 13-13 | 10-3 | 24-13 | 118.0 | 111.9 | +6.1 | W1 | 8-2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 15 | 41 | 0.268 | +27.0 | 9-20 | 6-21 | 6-7 | 9-26 | 114.6 | 120.4 | -5.8 | L1 | 5-5 |
New York Knicks & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
New York Knicks & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, December 29th, 2025 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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