NBA Best Bets: Knicks vs. Pelicans Picks for December 1

Published 4:34 am Sunday, December 1, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-16) will attempt to stop a seven-game losing streak when they visit the New York Knicks (11-8) on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Madison Square Garden as big, 11.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 6:00 PM ET on MSG and Gulf Coast Sports.

If you want to gain an edge on Sunday’s game, check out the best bets available in this article (according to our computer predictions).

Subscribe to our free email newsletter

Get the latest news sent to your inbox

Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Game Info

  • When: Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
  • Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
  • TV: MSG and Gulf Coast Sports
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Knicks vs. Pelicans Best Bets

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Karl-Anthony Towns Over 25.5 PTS

  • Sunday’s points prop bet for Karl-Anthony Towns is 25.5 points. That’s 0.3 fewer than his season average of 25.8.
  • So far this season, Towns is 10-for-20 at going over the total set for his points prop.
  • The Knicks are the NBA’s fifth-ranked scoring team (117.8 points per game), while the Pelicans are 22nd defensively in terms of points conceded per game (115.6).
  • New York has an 8-3 record when finishing with more points than 115.6.

Bet on Karl-Anthony Towns Props with BetMGM

Yves Missi Over 8.5 PTS

  • Yves Missi has racked up 8.2 points per game during the 2024-25 season, 0.3 points less than Sunday’s over/under.
  • He is 8-for-19 at scoring more than his points prop total this season.
  • The lowest-scoring NBA team (103.8 points per game) is New Orleans, while New York ranks 17th in the league defensively (112.8 conceded per game).
  • New Orleans is 2-1 when scoring more points than 112.8.

Bet on Yves Missi Props with BetMGM

Pick ATS: Knicks (- 11.5)

  • New York is 9-10-0 against the spread this year.
  • New Orleans has covered the spread seven times in 20 games.
  • As a 11.5-point favorite or greater, the Knicks have one win ATS (1-1) this season.
  • The Pelicans have won once ATS (1-3) as a 11.5-point underdog or greater this year.

Bet on this game’s spread with BetMGM

Pick OU:

Under (226.5)

  • The Knicks’ 19 games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 226.5 points 10 times.
  • The Pelicans have played eight games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 226.5 points.
  • New York has an average point total of 224.6 in its matchups this year, 1.9 more points than this game’s over/under.
  • The average total for New Orleans’ games this season is 221.4 points, 5.1 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
  • The Knicks are the 14th-highest scoring team in the league this year. The Pelicans have scored the 25th-most points.
  • The Pelicans have allowed the 25th-fewest points in the league this season, while the Knicks have given up the 11th-fewest.

Bet on this game’s total with BetMGM

Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-699)

  • This season, the Knicks have been favored 17 times and won 10, or 58.8%, of those games.
  • The Pelicans have been victorious in two, or 15.4%, of the 13 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • New York has played as a favorite of -699 or more twice this season and won both games.
  • New Orleans has yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +500 or worse on the moneyline this season.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Knicks, based on the moneyline, is 87.5%.

Bet on this game’s moneyline with BetMGM

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.