The New York Knicks will face the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden on February 27 (Tuesday). This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with the Pelicans winning the first one. The Knicks are currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a 34-23 record. They are coming off a 113-111 win at home against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are in sixth place in the Western Conference with a 34-24 record. They are coming off a 114-106 loss to the Chicago Bulls at home on Sunday.
Starting lineup
The New York Knicks have four players on the injury report. Duane Washington Jr. is listed as questionable, and his participation will be a game-time decision. OG Anunoby, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson will be out. They are expected to start with Isaiah Hartenstein, Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and Precious Achiuwa. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have four players on the injury report. Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum are listed as questionable, and their participation will be a game-time decision. Dyson Daniels and Jose Alvarado will also be out. They are expected to start with Jonas Valanciunas, CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson and Herbert Jones.
Betting tips & Prediction
Neither team has a greater ATS advantage than the other, so betting on the moneyline and/or totals instead may prove profitable. Betting on the under might be a safe bet, as the under has hit in back-to-back games for the New Orleans Pelicans and is 6-4 in their last 10. Additionally, for the New York Knicks, the under has been hit in three consecutive games and is 7-3 in the last 10.
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The Pelicans defeated the Knicks earlier in the season and are favored to do that again. The Knicks will be playing consecutively for the second night and will definitely be tired against the more rested Pelicans. Additionally, they will be missing the key players: Julius Randle and OG Anunoby. If Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum both get the nod, their presence could further boost the Pelicans’ chances of victory.
