Knicks vs. Pelicans NBA Player Prop Picks & Odds Tonight

The New York Knicks look to extend their win streak to three games on their current road trip when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans tonight. The Pels have improved at home in recent outings, and New Orleans will look to snap its five-game losing streak with a win.

Our Knicks vs. Pelicans props picks expect Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum to rack up counting stats with ease in front of their home crowd. Will they do enough to help New Orleans (+8 at the best NBA betting sites) cover as significant underdogs?

We’re also looking at Josh Hart to make an impact on offense against his former team when the Knicks and Pelicans tip off at 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV) from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Knicks vs. Pelicans player prop picks today

Pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale; odds via our best NBA betting sites and subject to change.

• Dejounte Murray Over 32.5 points + rebounds + assists () ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Josh Hart Over 12.5 points () ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• CJ McCollum Over 27.5 points + rebounds + assists (-106 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Best Knicks vs. Pelicans prop predictions

Dejounte Murray Over 32.5 points + rebounds + assists ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -110 via BetMGM | Implied probability: 52.38%

Murray has been solid since returning from his extended injury layoff, and he’s been even better across his last six. In that span, he’s averaged 19 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 7.2 assists.

Murray has hit the Over in four of his last six while averaging 32.7 PRAs. He’s had to take on a more active role as a scorer, rebounder, and facilitator with no Brandon Ingram or Zion Williamson for the Pelicans.

Murray has averaged 30.6 PRAs at home and just 28.8 on the road, so he’s in a great spot at Smoothie King Center tonight. Murray posted 36 and 40 PRAs in his last two games at home, and we expect him to keep rolling tonight. BetMGM offers this play at standard juice.

Josh Hart Over 12.5 points ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -104 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 50.98%

Hart is enjoying a productive season as a scorer, averaging 14.1 points per game. That’s the second-highest mark of his career, and we expect him to have another solid outing as a scorer tonight.

Hart has hit the Over in 15 of 26 games this season, including three of his last five. He finished with just 12 points against the Pelicans in his first matchup with them on Dec. 1, but that was a blowout victory.

New Orleans has been better at home than on the road, so the Pels can keep it close tonight. That should mean more scoring opportunities for Hart against a team that has allowed the most points to small forwards and the fifth-most to power forwards.

CJ McCollum Over 27.5 points + rebounds + assists ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -106 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 51.46%

Since returning to the Pelicans’ lineup, McCollum has averaged 29.3 PRAs in 11 games. He’s hit the Over in seven of them, and we expect him to hit that mark again tonight. 

On the season, the veteran is averaging 28.6 PRAs, so he’ll simply need to be average tonight to cash this one. He’s averaged 31.2 PRAs at home compared to just 27.2 on the road. 

New York has played solid defense this season, and the Knicks’ offense is one of the best in the Association. New Orleans has shown some glimmers of hope in its three recent home matchups, so it wouldn’t be surprising if this is a competitive affair.

A close game means Murray and McCollum will be playing at their best. As the two primary ball-handlers, scorers and facilitators, we’re confidently taking the Over on both of their combo props. FanDuel has McCollum's Over at -106 odds, the best among NBA prop betting sites.

Knicks vs. Pelicans live odds & info

• When: Saturday, Dec. 21
• Tip-off: 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Smoothie King Center (New Orleans)
• How to watch: NBA TV
• Favorite: Knicks -8 (-110 via BetMGM)

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