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Pelicans vs Knicks Pick, Prediction Today

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Tuesday, Feb. 27
7:30 p.m.
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Over 219.5
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Here's everything you need to know about Pelicans vs. Knicks on Tuesday, Feb. 27 — our expert prediction and betting picks for today.

The New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks meet Tuesday night for a cross-conference matchup that tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET on League Pass and the local broadcasts.

The Pelicans enter this game as short favorites of -2.5, but there are plenty of reasons to look at the over/under instead of taking a side in this one.

Let's get to our Pelicans vs Knicks pick and prediction.


Pelicans vs Knicks Prediction

Pick: Over 219.5 

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Tuesday, Feb. 27
7:30 p.m.
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Pelicans Odds
SpreadOver/UnderMoneyline
-2.5
=112
218.5
-108o / -112u
-135
Knicks Odds
SpreadOver/UnderMoneyline
+2.5
-108
218.5
-108o / -112u
+114
Odds via DraftKings . Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.
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Pelicans Betting Outlook

The Pelicans will likely have to roll with the Point Zion look in this game since their injury report and recent suspensions will leave them short-handed.

The Pelicans are without Dyson Daniels due to injury, CJ McCollum is questionable and has been missing games recently and Jose Alvarado is suspended from the incident with the Miami Heat.

The Pelicans enter with an extra day of rest despite being the road team, and when they play their Point Zion style, they're extremely efficient offensively.

If McCollum does suit up for this one, the total will rise a bit, so check for any notes from beat writers sround shootaround time.

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Knicks Betting Outlook

The Knicks snuck away with a win over the Pistons last night, getting a no-call to go their way in the last few possessions.

The story of the Knicks continues to be a great season with looming injury questions surrounding them. OG Anunoby, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson remain out without the clearest timetable to return.

The Knicks are also on the second leg of a back-to-back. They're at home without traveling, so I don't expect anyone to rest or not play their normal allotment of minutes. Still, the Pelicans have a rest advantage, coming off their home loss to the Bulls on Sunday.

On the floor, the Knicks have a matchup advantage in the backcourt and a disadvantage in the frontcourt.

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Pelicans vs Knicks Odds

Pelicans Logo
Tuesday, Feb. 27
7:30 p.m.
League Pass
Knicks Logo
Pelicans Odds
SpreadOver/UnderMoneyline
-2.5
=112
218.5
-108o / -112u
-135
Knicks Odds
SpreadOver/UnderMoneyline
+2.5
-108
218.5
-108o / -112u
+114
Odds via DraftKings . Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.
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The total has opened and stayed completely flat at 219.5, but that's because the odds for this game opened later than most because the Knicks are on the second leg of the back-to-back.

Early betting splits show the over to be the play, and my basketball brain definitely agrees. Both teams can attack each other's weaknesses here.

Since the entire market is at 219.5, I think we can time this appropriately for a chance to get the best possible number. If the total drops to 219 anywhere, then continue to wait it out and see how low it goes. If it goes up to 220 anywhere, try to find a 219.5 and grab it.

Pick: Over 219.5

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