Published Mar 23, 9:14am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 23, 9:14am ET
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One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the New York Knicks hosting the New Orleans Pelicans. Who has the edge in our Knicks vs Pelicans pick?
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| New York Knicks | -8.5 (-116) |
| New Orleans Pelicans | +8.5 (-109) |
New York has reeled off seven straight victories. Their latest outing was a 145-113 victory over the Washington Wizards.
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The Knicks built a 68-52 advantage through the first 24 minutes of action. They followed that up by scoring 77 points in the second half, and shot 58.5 percent from the field and 53 percent from beyond the arc en route to an easy win over Washington.
Karl-Anthony Towns led seven double-digit scorers with 26 points and 16 rebounds. Jalen Brunson added 23 points and four assists.
The Pelicans had won three straight before suffering a 111-106 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.
New Orleans used a 60-42 surge over the middle two quarters to take a 12-point advantage into the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, the Cavaliers outscored the home team 35-18, with James Harden and Donovan Mitchell scoring 13 and 12 points, respectively, during the game-changing stretch.
All five starters reached double figures for the Pelicans. Zion Williamson led the way with 25 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Saddiq Bey added 19 points, five boards, and four dimes.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Knicks hold a 3-2 edge in the previous five meetings in this series. Meanwhile, New Orleans is 1-4 in its last five road games and 5-14 against Eastern Conference opponents.
Pick: New York Knicks
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New York Knicks
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