New York Knicks at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

The New York Knicks (47-33) battle the New Orleans Pelicans (41-39) Friday. Tip from Smoothie King Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Knicks vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

New York picked up its 5th straight win with a 138-129 victory over the Indiana Pacers as a 5-point favorite Wednesday. The Knicks are 4-1 against the spread (ATS) over their last 5 games and 44-33-3 ATS on the season.

The Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 138-131 in overtime Wednesday, covering as a 6.5-point home favorite. They are 5-2 straight up and ATS over their last 7 games, improving to 39-41 ATS this season.

The Knicks beat the Pelicans 128-106 as 4-point favorites as the Over (223) cashed on Feb. 25.