Pelicans had beat the Knicks three straight times before this year but this year's a different thing and the first meeting was 118-85 in New York, December 1st. The Pelicans are full of injuries with four players out including Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. They've been a mess all season at 5-23. The Knicks are the No. 2 shooting team in the NBA at 49.7% and the Pelicans are the No. 29 defense allowing 48%. The Knicks have started this road trip with two wins in a row and two covers, so why not make it three? Knick's to cover.

The Pelicans have lost 14 of their last 15 games. Nine of those losses came by at least eight points. Josh Hart will return for the Knicks after sitting out Thursday because of a personal matter. The last time these two teams played each other, the Knicks won by 33 points. That will be difficult to replicate, but the Knicks could win this game by double-digits.