Zion Williamson is putting in work since the All-Star break, pushing the New Orleans Pelicans out of the Western Conference basement with 10 wins in their last 16 games.
With no first-round draft pick, New Orleans lacks an incentive to tank down the stretch, and Williamson is stacking the box score with points, rebounds, and assists.
Our Pelicans vs. Knicks predictions single out that latter stat — assists — with my NBA picks calling for Zion to pump up his playmaking at MSG tonight.
Pelicans vs Knicks prediction
Pelicans vs Knicks best bet: Zion Williamson Over 2.5 assists (-115)
Since coming off a minutes restriction in January, Zion Williamson has been a force, but he’s done so with the New Orleans Pelicans being selective about his usage, running the offense through him — not necessarily for him.
For all his sound and fury at the rim, Williamson is an underrated passer.
He generates 6.3 potential assists per game, trickling down to an average of 3.3 dimes. He’s dished out 3+ assists in 21 of his last 34 outings, including four helpers in the loss at Cleveland on Saturday.
Tonight’s player projections range between 3.4 and 4.4 assists for Zion.
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Pelicans vs Knicks same-game parlay
The New York Knicks are in pursuit of the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, which would earn them home court if they run into Boston in the playoffs. Game models have the Knicks getting by the Pelicans tonight.
Mikal Bridges is one of the streakiest scorers in the NBA. New York's small forward seems to have snapped another cold shooting slump with a 6-for-11 night and 14 points in the win over Washington. He’s projected for a similar stat line tonight.
Pelicans vs Knicks SGP
- Knicks moneyline
- Zion Williamson Over 2.5 assists
- Mikal Bridges Over 12.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Zion’s Garden Party
Superstars tend to get up to play at MSG. Zion’s projections lean toward 21 points and three assists, and let’s not forget how explosive a shot blocker he is. The Pelicans have also been one of the better ATS bets over the past month and a half.
Pelicans vs Knicks SGP
- Pelicans +8.5
- Zion Williamson Over 20.5 points
- Zion Williamson Over 2.5 assists
- Zion Williamson Over 0.5 blocks
Pelicans vs Knicks odds
- Spread: Pelicans +8.5 | Knicks -8.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans +280 | Knicks -360
- Over/Under: Over 231.5 | Under 231.5
Pelicans vs Knicks betting trend to know
The Pelicans have covered the spread in 20 of their last 30 games for +10.10 units and a 31% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Pelicans vs. Knicks.
How to watch Pelicans vs Knicks
| Location | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY |
| Date | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | GCSEN, MSG |
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