New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Tuesday

By Elijah Jackson, Senior NBA Analyst | Published: 1 hour ago | Last Updated: Dec 31, 20:00 | 6 min read

New Orleans Pelicans

Basketball NBA Tip-off in: days hours minutes seconds

New York Knicks

Prediction
SGP Picks
Odds
Team Stats
Player Stats
Player Props
Team News
Lineups
Injuries
Rosters
Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Knicks

The New Orleans Pelicans hit the hardwood against the New York Knicks in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Knicks Should Shine In This Game

We’re confident of backing the Knicks to cover the -9 spread when they play the Pelicans. This is a more than generous line and they look a value pick at odds of -112.

Knicks Beat Pelicans in their Previous Matchup

New Orleans Pelicans have lost in back-to-back road appearances, while their previous game was a 111-106 home loss against Cleveland Cavaliers at Smoothie King Center. Zion Williamson tallied 25 points, while Saddiq Bey put up 19 and Herbert Jones 12.

New York Knicks last game was a 145-113 home win. This victory over Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden was their sixth successive victory. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 26 points and had 16 rebounds, with Jalen Brunson totaling 23 points and Josh Hart 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 130-125 victory was registered against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. The Knicks have beaten the Pelicans in the past three matchups. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	47	25	0.653	117.2	110.4	6.8	26-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	7-3	6W
Pelicans	25	47	0.347	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	1L

View Full Standings

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 117.9 points, 45.3 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 9.5 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 48.0% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.7 points and 44.8 rebounds per contest.

Zion Williamson is averaging 20.7 points, Yves Missi 6.7 rebounds and Dejounte Murray 4.5 assists, while Trey Murphy averages 3.6 (41.4%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.6 points, 48.7 rebounds, 29.4 assists, 8.0 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.2% from the field and 82.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 107.3 points and 37.0 rebounds.

Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.6 points and 11.9 rebounds, Jalen Brunson 8.3 assists and OG Anunoby 2.7 (42.9%) 3-pointers.

New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

We cover the key New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re backing Knicks against the spread in this NBA contest. It could be shrewd to bet on the favorites to cover the appealing -9 line, with -112 on offer.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Pelicans vs Knicks stats:

The -9 line has been covered by Knicks in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
The -9 line has been covered by Knicks in 2 consecutive games at home.

Knicks -9 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

As a betting alternative, you can choose to buy or sell points when it comes to your spread pick. Buy if you want a safer wager and sell to get more juice from the line.

Give your wagers a boost. Explore our bonus guide for the latest free bets, welcome bonuses and promo codes.

Our Game Prediction

Knicks -9 @ -112 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Mar 24, 00:02). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Published 00:02, 24 March 2026

Player Props

Top Pick: 3 +200

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -9

Totals Under 231.5

Result & BTTS 120 Knicks / No

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Knicks -9. We’ve also gone for Under 231.5 points and Knicks/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

The betting sites now allow you to place a same game parlay on each individual game. It means that you can create a personalised basketball wager at bigger odds, with there generally being no limit as to the number of selections.

Bet Boosts

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans

105 - 119 Knicks logo

Knicks

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Knicks to achieve a 119-105 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Knicks Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

New York Knicks are regarded as having a 79% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -370. New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs at +300 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 9, with the total points line at 231.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 231.5 at -110.

NBA fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top basketball sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Point Spread

Total Points

Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Jalen Brunson is available at -108 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.

Player Points

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

View More View Less

Player Assists

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

View More View Less

Player Rebounds

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

View More View Less

Live market odds and lines updated regularly. All odds subject to change. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Best Betting Offers

Madison Square Garden

Knicks Keep Cashing In at Home

The Knicks have won three straight at Madison Square Garden. They have a 7-3 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 120.40 points per contest and giving up 111.80.

The Pelicans have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 116.70 points on offense and surrendering 117.60 on defense.

The last time these teams met at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks came out on top 118-85 against the Pelicans. Across the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Madison Square Garden, both teams have notched five wins.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O231.5	U231.5
New York Knicks Home Stats		7-3	232.20	120.40	111.80	5	5
New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats		4-6	234.30	116.70	117.60	6	4

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

All
Home
Away

Last 5 Games

Pelicans

NBA: 22/03 Cavaliers 111 Pelicans106
NBA: 20/03 Clippers 99 Pelicans105
NBA: 19/03 Clippers 109 Pelicans124
NBA: 17/03 Mavericks 111 Pelicans129
NBA: 14/03 Pelicans 105 Rockets107

Knicks

NBA: 23/03 Wizards 113 Knicks145
NBA: 21/03 Knicks 93 Nets92
NBA: 18/03 Pacers 110 Knicks136
NBA: 16/03 Warriors 107 Knicks110
NBA: 14/03 Knicks 101 Pacers92

Head to Head

Pelicans vs Knicks

NBA: 30/12 2025 Knicks 130 Pelicans 125
NBA: 22/12 2024 Knicks 104 Pelicans 93
NBA: 02/12 2024 Pelicans 85 Knicks 118
NBA: 28/02 2024 Pelicans 115 Knicks 92
NBA: 29/10 2023 Knicks 87 Pelicans 96
NBA: 08/04 2023 Knicks 105 Pelicans 113
NBA: 26/02 2023 Pelicans 106 Knicks 128
NBA: 21/01 2022 Pelicans 102 Knicks 91
NBA: 31/10 2021 Knicks 123 Pelicans 117
NBA: 18/04 2021 Pelicans 112 Knicks 122

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

New York Knicks Stats

Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+9 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
+9 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-9 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
-9 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 229.60 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 234.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 231.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 231.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.90 pts and allowed 111.70 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 116.70 pts and allowed 117.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 224.90 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 232.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 231.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 231.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.60 pts and allowed 107.30 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 120.40 pts and allowed 111.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.50 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.60 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 22.10 (79.78%)
Rebounds: Total 45.3, Offensive 12.00, Defensive 33.30
Assists: 25.90
Blocks: 6.10
Steals: 9.50
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 18.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 27.40 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.30 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 22.00 (81.18%)
Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 11.40, Defensive 31.90
Assists: 26.80
Blocks: 5.70
Steals: 8.10
Turnovers : 14.00
Personal Fouls: 20.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.10 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.60 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 17.60 (82.24%)
Rebounds: Total 48.7, Offensive 13.70, Defensive 35.00
Assists: 29.40
Blocks: 3.30
Steals: 8.00
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 18.60

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.40 (58%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.00 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 15.60 (79.19%)
Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 31.90
Assists: 28.40
Blocks: 3.20
Steals: 8.10
Turnovers : 11.70
Personal Fouls: 19.10

Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	63	35.51	1372	242	21.8	3.8	3.3	5.7	0.3	1.5
Saddiq Bey	65	31.12	1132	169	17.4	2.6	2.0	5.7	0.1	1.0
Zion Williamson	55	29.72	1174	180	21.3	3.3	-	5.8	0.5	1.0

Herbert Jones	49	28.97	443	136	9.0	2.8	1.4	3.6	0.5	1.7
Dejounte Murray	10	27.59	187	62	18.7	6.2	1.7	5.1	0.4	1.6
Jeremiah Fears	72	24.89	933	231	13.0	3.2	1.1	3.6	0.3	1.1
Derik Queen	70	24.41	786	263	11.2	3.8	0.3	6.8	0.9	1.0
Jordan Poole	35	24.09	467	106	13.3	3.0	2.4	2.0	0.4	0.6
Bryce McGowens	42	20.95	340	62	8.1	1.5	0.9	2.1	0.2	0.6
Yves Missi	59	19.23	328	74	5.6	1.3	-	5.8	1.5	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	10	16.29	41	8	4.1	0.8	-	6.4	0.8	0.3
Karlo Matkovic	58	14.49	326	48	5.6	0.8	0.6	3.7	0.9	0.4
Kevon Looney	18	13.92	52	25	2.9	1.4	0.1	5.3	0.5	0.3
Micah Peavy	52	13.58	204	48	3.9	0.9	0.4	1.8	0.1	0.6
Jordan Hawkins	43	12.01	163	27	3.8	0.6	0.7	1.5	0.2	0.2
Trey Alexander	5	8.32	14	5	2.8	1.0	0.4	0.8	0.2	0.2
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Jalen Brunson	66	34.85	1724	435	26.1	6.6	2.7	3.4	0.1	0.8
Mikal Bridges	72	33.33	1057	278	14.7	3.9	1.9	4.1	0.8	1.4
OG Anunoby	58	33.02	969	126	16.7	2.2	2.2	5.2	0.7	1.6

Karl-Anthony Towns	67	31.13	1354	192	20.2	2.9	1.6	12.0	0.6	0.9
Josh Hart	57	29.93	695	287	12.2	5.0	1.5	7.6	0.3	1.1
Miles McBride	35	28.02	451	97	12.9	2.8	2.9	2.6	0.2	0.9
Landry Shamet	46	23.03	442	67	9.6	1.5	2.1	1.8	0.2	0.6
Jose Alvarado	61	20.19	445	210	7.3	3.4	1.5	2.5	0.1	1.0
Mitchell Robinson	53	19.49	285	50	5.4	0.9	-	8.9	1.1	0.9
Jordan Clarkson	62	18.11	557	81	9.0	1.3	1.1	1.7	0.2	0.4
Tyler Kolek	58	11.87	257	160	4.4	2.8	0.7	1.6	0.1	0.4
Jeremy Sochan	40	10.6	139	34	3.5	0.9	0.2	2.3	0.2	0.4
Mohamed Diawara	61	8.92	221	42	3.6	0.7	0.8	1.4	0.1	0.2
Ariel Hukporti	49	8.85	88	24	1.8	0.5	-	2.8	0.5	0.2
Kevin McCullar Jr.	20	6.52	36	19	1.8	1.0	0.3	1.3	-	0.4
Trey Jemison	11	5.55	9	3	0.8	0.3	-	1.5	0.2	0.1
Dillon Jones	6	4.55	7	4	1.2	0.7	0.2	1.0	-	0.3
Pacome Dadiet	25	3.73	29	10	1.2	0.4	0.2	0.8	-	0.2

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

New York Knicks Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

21 Mar NBA

Cavaliers 111-106 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

19 Mar NBA

Clippers 99-105 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

18 Mar NBA

Clippers 109-124 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

16 Mar NBA

Mavericks 111-129 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

13 Mar NBA

Pelicans 105-107 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Mar NBA

Raptors 111-122 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NBA

Wizards 118-138 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

06 Mar NBA

Pelicans 116-118 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

05 Mar NBA

Pelicans 133-123 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

03 Mar NBA

Pelicans 101-110 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

22 Mar NBA

Wizards 113-145 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

20 Mar NBA

Knicks 93-92 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

17 Mar NBA

Pacers 110-136 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

15 Mar NBA

Warriors 107-110 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

13 Mar NBA

Knicks 101-92 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

11 Mar NBA

Knicks 134-117 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

09 Mar NBA

Knicks 118-126 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NBA

Knicks 97-110 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

06 Mar NBA

Knicks 142-103 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

04 Mar NBA

Thunder 103-100 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	47	24	0.662	114.1	107	7.1	24-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1L
Knicks	47	25	0.653	117.2	110.4	6.8	26-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	7-3	6W
Raptors	39	31	0.557	113.8	112.1	1.7	19-16	20-15	4-10	29-16	4-6	2L
76ers	39	33	0.542	115.6	116.2	-0.6	20-17	19-16	9-7	22-23	5-5	1L
Nets	17	54	0.239	106.4	115.5	-9.1	9-26	8-28	3-12	12-32	2-8	7L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	52	19	0.732	117.3	109.5	7.8	28-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	44	27	0.62	119	114.7	4.3	22-13	22-14	10-5	28-17	7-3	3W
Bucks	29	41	0.414	111	116.2	-5.2	16-19	13-22	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	42	0.408	116	120.3	-4.3	18-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	1W
Pacers	16	56	0.222	111.6	120.5	-8.9	10-25	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	40	32	0.556	118.3	116.4	1.9	21-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	2W
Magic	38	33	0.535	115.4	114.5	0.9	22-15	16-18	9-7	24-22	5-5	5L
Heat	38	34	0.528	120.2	117.5	2.7	23-14	15-20	7-7	22-20	5-5	5L
Hornets	37	34	0.521	116.1	112.1	4	17-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	3W
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	15	0.792	118.7	107.5	11.2	29-7	28-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	12W
Nuggets	44	28	0.611	120.8	116.4	4.4	21-13	23-15	7-5	26-16	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	35	37	0.486	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1L
Jazz	21	50	0.296	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-23	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	46	26	0.639	116.4	114.9	1.5	23-12	23-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	1L
Suns	40	32	0.556	112.2	111	1.2	23-14	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	1W
Clippers	35	36	0.493	113.5	113	0.5	19-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	5-5	1W
Warriors	33	38	0.465	114.7	114.6	0.1	19-15	14-23	6-6	22-22	2-8	3L
Kings	19	53	0.264	111	121	-10	13-25	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	54	18	0.75	119.2	111.7	7.5	28-7	26-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	6W
Rockets	43	28	0.606	114.2	110.2	4	25-10	18-18	7-6	23-21	5-5	1L
Pelicans	25	47	0.347	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	24	47	0.338	115.3	119.1	-3.8	13-21	11-26	6-7	19-27	1-9	3L
Mavericks	23	48	0.324	113.5	118.7	-5.2	14-22	9-26	4-11	12-31	2-8	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	52	19	0.732	117.3	109.5	7.8	28-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	7-3	4W
Celtics	47	24	0.662	114.1	107	7.1	24-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1L
Knicks	47	25	0.653	117.2	110.4	6.8	26-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	7-3	6W
Cavaliers	44	27	0.62	119	114.7	4.3	22-13	22-14	10-5	28-17	7-3	3W
Raptors	39	31	0.557	113.8	112.1	1.7	19-16	20-15	4-10	29-16	4-6	2L
Hawks	40	32	0.556	118.3	116.4	1.9	21-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	2W
76ers	39	33	0.542	115.6	116.2	-0.6	20-17	19-16	9-7	22-23	5-5	1L
Magic	38	33	0.535	115.4	114.5	0.9	22-15	16-18	9-7	24-22	5-5	5L
Heat	38	34	0.528	120.2	117.5	2.7	23-14	15-20	7-7	22-20	5-5	5L
Hornets	37	34	0.521	116.1	112.1	4	17-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	3W
Bucks	29	41	0.414	111	116.2	-5.2	16-19	13-22	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	42	0.408	116	120.3	-4.3	18-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	1W
Nets	17	54	0.239	106.4	115.5	-9.1	9-26	8-28	3-12	12-32	2-8	7L
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L
Pacers	16	56	0.222	111.6	120.5	-8.9	10-25	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	15	0.792	118.7	107.5	11.2	29-7	28-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	12W
Spurs	54	18	0.75	119.2	111.7	7.5	28-7	26-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	6W
Lakers	46	26	0.639	116.4	114.9	1.5	23-12	23-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	1L
Nuggets	44	28	0.611	120.8	116.4	4.4	21-13	23-15	7-5	26-16	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Rockets	43	28	0.606	114.2	110.2	4	25-10	18-18	7-6	23-21	5-5	1L
Suns	40	32	0.556	112.2	111	1.2	23-14	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	1W
Clippers	35	36	0.493	113.5	113	0.5	19-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	35	37	0.486	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1L
Warriors	33	38	0.465	114.7	114.6	0.1	19-15	14-23	6-6	22-22	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	47	0.347	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	24	47	0.338	115.3	119.1	-3.8	13-21	11-26	6-7	19-27	1-9	3L
Mavericks	23	48	0.324	113.5	118.7	-5.2	14-22	9-26	4-11	12-31	2-8	3L
Jazz	21	50	0.296	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-23	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1L
Kings	19	53	0.264	111	121	-10	13-25	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	15	0.792	118.7	107.5	11.2	29-7	28-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	12W
Spurs	54	18	0.75	119.2	111.7	7.5	28-7	26-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	6W
Pistons	52	19	0.732	117.3	109.5	7.8	28-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	7-3	4W
Celtics	47	24	0.662	114.1	107	7.1	24-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1L
Knicks	47	25	0.653	117.2	110.4	6.8	26-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	7-3	6W
Lakers	46	26	0.639	116.4	114.9	1.5	23-12	23-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	1L
Cavaliers	44	27	0.62	119	114.7	4.3	22-13	22-14	10-5	28-17	7-3	3W
Nuggets	44	28	0.611	120.8	116.4	4.4	21-13	23-15	7-5	26-16	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Rockets	43	28	0.606	114.2	110.2	4	25-10	18-18	7-6	23-21	5-5	1L
Raptors	39	31	0.557	113.8	112.1	1.7	19-16	20-15	4-10	29-16	4-6	2L
Hawks	40	32	0.556	118.3	116.4	1.9	21-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	2W
Suns	40	32	0.556	112.2	111	1.2	23-14	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	1W
76ers	39	33	0.542	115.6	116.2	-0.6	20-17	19-16	9-7	22-23	5-5	1L
Magic	38	33	0.535	115.4	114.5	0.9	22-15	16-18	9-7	24-22	5-5	5L
Heat	38	34	0.528	120.2	117.5	2.7	23-14	15-20	7-7	22-20	5-5	5L
Hornets	37	34	0.521	116.1	112.1	4	17-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	3W
Clippers	35	36	0.493	113.5	113	0.5	19-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	35	37	0.486	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1L
Warriors	33	38	0.465	114.7	114.6	0.1	19-15	14-23	6-6	22-22	2-8	3L
Bucks	29	41	0.414	111	116.2	-5.2	16-19	13-22	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	42	0.408	116	120.3	-4.3	18-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	1W
Pelicans	25	47	0.347	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	24	47	0.338	115.3	119.1	-3.8	13-21	11-26	6-7	19-27	1-9	3L
Mavericks	23	48	0.324	113.5	118.7	-5.2	14-22	9-26	4-11	12-31	2-8	3L
Jazz	21	50	0.296	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-23	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1L
Kings	19	53	0.264	111	121	-10	13-25	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1W
Nets	17	54	0.239	106.4	115.5	-9.1	9-26	8-28	3-12	12-32	2-8	7L
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L
Pacers	16	56	0.222	111.6	120.5	-8.9	10-25	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	1W

W = Wins
L = Losses
PCT = Winning Percentage
PPG = Points Per Game
OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
DIFF = Average Point Differential
Home = Home Record
Road = Away Record
Div = Division Record
Conf = Conference Record
Last 10 = Record last 10 games
Strk = Current Streak

Expert Analysis by Elijah Jackson

Senior NBA Analyst

About the Analyst

Elijah Jackson is a Senior NBA Analyst and Head of the Basketball Editorial Betting Panel with 10+ years of experience, specialising in roster evaluation and efficiency-based analysis to uncover value across NBA markets.

View Profile & Track Record

NBA Predictions Methodology

Our NBA analysis focuses on efficiency, pace and player performance ratings. We combine player availability, schedule context, lineup data and market movement with metrics such as Offensive Rating (ORTG), Defensive Rating (DRTG), Net Rating and Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) to assess overall team strength, fatigue analysis and find value in high-paced games.

Full Methodology & Data Sources

Where to Bet

The betting site referenced has been independently reviewed under our published review methodology, which evaluates betting lines, odds and market depth, licensing and security, payment processes, withdrawal reliability, responsible gambling tools and additional platform criteria relevant to user experience and regulatory standards.

Read our BetMGM Analyst Review

Transparency & Safety

This preview was last updated on Dec 31, 20:00 to reflect the latest team news, injury reports, starting lineups, player rotations, rest and travel factors, key performance metrics and odds movement.

All analysis is produced by professional analysts and reviewed by our Basketball Editorial Betting Panel for accuracy and consistency.

Historical performance for our game predictions is tracked and updated regularly for transparency.

Important: Betting should be treated as entertainment and involves risk. Past results are not indicative of future performance. Only wager what you can afford to lose.

18+ (or legal age). If gambling is causing harm or distress, support is available. Visit our Gamble Responsibly hub for safer gambling tools, self-exclusion options and local helplines.
Editorial Policy | Disclaimer

NBA Predictions

Tuesday NBA