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The New Orleans Pelicans (41-39) are hosting the New York Knicks (47-33) in a Friday night tilt. This is the final regular-season contest between these foes, and on Feb. 25, the Knicks picked up a 128-106 win over New Orleans. New York has clinched a playoff spot and sits in the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference, while New Orleans is currently the eighth seed in the West. Jalen Brunson (hand), Julius Randle (ankle) and Mitchell Robinson (rest) are sidelined for New York, while RJ Barrett (illness) is questionable.

Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Pelicans as an 8.5-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Pelicans odds. The over/under for total points is 223.5. Before making any Pelicans vs. Knicks picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters the final week of the 2022-23 NBA regular season a stunning 71-36 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Pelicans and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the NBA lines and trends for Pelicans vs. Knicks:

  • Knicks vs. Pelicans: New Orleans -8.5
  • Knicks vs. Pelicans Over-Under: 223.5 points
  • Knicks vs. Pelicans money line: New Orleans -365, New York +285
  • NY: Knicks are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games overall
  • NO: Pelicans are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 day of rest
  • Knicks vs. Pelicans picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Knicks can cover 

Guard Quentin Grimes is a smooth-scoring threat with good ball handles and a sweet jumper from the outside. The Houston product plays at a good pace and has solid court vision. Grimes averages 11.1 points, 2.1 assists, and shoots 38% from downtown. The 2021 first-round pick has scored at least 27 points in back-to-back games. On Wednesday, he racked up a season-high 36 points with five assists and five 3-pointers.

Guard Immanuel Quickley is an agile scorer who owns a superb floater game and is a reliable shooter from the perimeter. The Kentucky product averages 14.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. He's scored 20-plus points in five of his last six games. In his last contest against the Pacers, Quickley had 39 points, nine assists, and made seven 3-pointers.

Why the Pelicans can cover

Guard CJ McCollum owns a diverse and smooth offensive game plan. McCollum has a dependable jump shot and uses plenty of ball fakes to create space for passing lanes. The Lehigh product averages 20.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. In his last game against the Memphis Grizzlies, McCollum amassed 31 points, six assists, and shot 6-of-9 from downtown.

Guard Trey Murphy III provides New Orleans with a knockdown shooter. Murphy III excels at scoring on the move and has a quick release. The 22-year-old averages 14.2 points and shoots 41% from beyond the arc. On Wednesday versus the Grizzlies, he racked up 30 points and went 7-of-13 from 3-point land. 

How to make Knicks vs. Pelicans picks

SportsLine's model has simulated Pelicans vs. Knicks and it is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 225 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits almost 70% of the time. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.

So who Knicks vs. Pelicans? And which side of the spread hits almost 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.