NEWSLETTER
The New York Knicks (47-33) aim to extend a five-game winning streak when visiting the New Orleans Pelicans (41-39) at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs on BSNO and MSG.
The Pelicans won their last game 138-131 in OT against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. The Knicks won their most recent game 138-129 against the Pacers on Wednesday. In the victory, Herbert Jones paced the Pelicans with 35 points. In the Knicks’ win, Immanuel Quickley led the way with 39 points (adding six rebounds and nine assists).
When is Pelicans vs. Knicks and when does it start?
This matchup between the Pelicans and Knicks will go down on Friday, April 7, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Pelicans vs. Knicks
The Pelicans and Knicks will take to the court at Smoothie King Center for this matchup on April 7, and if you want to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSNO, MSG.
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Pelicans vs. Knicks Game Preview
Pelicans Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Pelicans have been favored 41 times and won 27, or 65.9%, of those games.
The 114.5 points per game the Pelicans score are just 1.7 more points than the Knicks surrender (112.8).
The Pelicans connect on 1.1 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 11.1 (22nd in the league) compared to their opponents’ 12.2.
The Pelicans’ offense has been much better in home games (115 PPG) compared to road games (114 PPG). Likewise, their defense has been much better when playing at home (110.1 PPG allowed) when compared to road games (115.1 PPG allowed).
The Pelicans have seen an increase in scoring recently, racking up 118.5 points per game in their last 10 outings, four points more than the 114.5 they’ve scored this year.
Knicks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Knicks’ +253 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 3.1 points per game) is a result of putting up 115.9 points per game (11th in NBA) while allowing 112.8 per outing (11th in league).
The Knicks score only 3.3 more points per game (115.9) than the Pelicans allow their opponents to score on average (112.6).
The Knicks are 11th in the NBA in 3-pointers made (12.6 per game) and 19th in 3-point percentage (35.4%).
The Knicks score more points per game at home (116.8) than away (115), and also allow fewer points at home (112.3) than on the road (113.2).
The Knicks have played better offensively in their last 10 games, scoring 122.3 points per contest, 6.4 more than their season average of 115.9.
Pelicans Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 43 | 24.5 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| CJ McCollum | 73 | 20.8 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Trey Murphy III | 77 | 14.2 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.6 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 77 | 14.2 | 10.1 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Josh Richardson | 63 | 10.3 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
Knicks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | 71 | 19.5 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 79 | 14.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 2 |
| Quentin Grimes | 69 | 11.1 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| Josh Hart | 74 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 58 | 7.3 | 9.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0 |
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