New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks NBA Betting Odds & Analysis (April 18, 2021)

New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks NBA Betting Odds & Analysis (April 18, 2021)

At the beginning of Zion William’s arrival at New Orleans was unbridled hysteria. Williamson was touted as the man to transform the franchise. Financially, that has been the case. New Orleans sells plenty of merchandise thanks to the 2020 NBA Draft number one overall pick. However, Williamson has not yet made the Pelicans a Betting on NBA winner on the board or hardwood. New York is getting results from their own new arrival. Head coach Tom Thibodeau has the Knicks in the 2021 NBA playoffs position. Most important of all, New York makes money for gamblers.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks NBA Betting Information

Date and Time:Sunday, April 18, 2021, 1 p.m. ET
Location:Madison Square Garden, New York
Pelicans at Knicks TV Coverage:ESPN
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New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks SBG Odds Overview

Gambler’s thrill for the Pelicans left long ago. To illuminate, New Orleans is in the red. Their sportsbook appeal drained with the busted bankrolls of frustrated gamblers. New York is one of the most profitable clubs on the NBA board. Sharps love the Knicks for their structure and consistency. Still, New York remains under the public radar. Wise Guys love that combination of solid play and anonymity. It makes for good betting value.

New Orleans Pelicans Team Overview

Late on, the Pelicans have paid in just five of their last eight games. Three of their last five stayed under the total. New Orleans is 25-29 straight up and against the spread with 35-19 over the number. Further, NOP ranks 8th for scoring offense and 26th for points allowed.

New York Knicks Team Overview

New York is one of the hottest teams on the board. To show, the Knicks have covered six of their last seven. New York is 28-27 straight up, 33-21-1 against the spread, and 22-33 under the total. To summarize, the Knicks rank 27th for scoring offense but 1st for points allowed. New York holds a two-game lead for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot

Pelicans at New York Knicks Betting Trends

  • New Orleans is 11-14 against the spread on the road
  • The Pelicans are 15-13 vs. the line as a dog
  • New Orleans is 10-13 on the board in non-conference games
  • The Pelicans are 16-12 over the total as dogs
  • New Orleans is 14-11 to the over on the road
  • NOP is 15-8 over the total in non-conference games
  • New York is 16-10-1 against the spread at home
  • The Knicks are 15-6 vs. the line as a favorite
  • Against the Western Conference, the Knicks are 10-9 on the board
  • New York is 12-15 under the total at Madison Square Garden
  • The Knicks are 10-11 to the under as a favorite
  • New York is 9-10 under the number in non-conference games
  • New Orleans has covered five of their last eight games against the Knicks
  • Three of the previous four matchups in this series went over the total
  • New Orleans has paid in three of their previous four visits to New York
  • The Pelicans and Knicks are 2-3 to the under at Madison Square Garden

New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks SBG Free NBA Picks

In this situation, the Knicks are in vastly better form. New York’s defense is the Betting on NBA difference here.

Pelicans at Knicks SBG Best Bet: New York Knicks.