New York Visits New Orleans as Both Teams Vie for Playoff Positioning

New York Visits New Orleans as Both Teams Vie for Playoff Positioning

Pelicans need to put together long win streak

If the Pelicans want to make a move up the conference standings, they will need to compile a long winning streak. They can win their second straight game tonight with a win at home over the visiting Knicks. New Orleans is 7.5 games out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the West, so they need every single win they can get, beginning with tonight. They have won eight of their last 13 games.

Knicks roll into town in the middle of a skid

The Knicks are struggling right now, losing three straight, and have already lost their first game after the All-Star game. Despite being 20-33, the Knicks are just 3.5 games out of the eighth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are not a good road team, winning just eight games so far this season away from the comforts of home. How many more games can the Knicks win this year? It does not seem like much.

As the Pelicans prepare for the Knicks on Wednesday night, sports bettors are preparing their wagers for this game at Sportsbook.ag. The Pelicans are -3.5 (-110) home chalk over the Knicks tonight on their home court. This is the Pelicans first game following the All-Star game, which they hosted. Drop 10 percent of your bankroll on New Orleans and the spread as they win a second consecutive game and nine in their last 14.