The New Orleans Pelicans will play the New York Knicks in an inter-conference matchup on Thursday night. It's time continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Knicks prediction and pick.

The Pelicans and Knicks will play on Thursday as New York looks to rebound back-to-back losses. New Orleans is simply looking to stack a win as they are 16-28 and could fall out of the playoff race if they don't turn it around in the near future. The Knicks are hanging around .500 in the play-in race in the Eastern Conference. They have not enjoyed the same success they did last season, but if they could roll off some wins they would be in good shape. New York comes in as solid home favorites over the Pelicans in this one.

Here is how FanDuel has set the Pelicans-Knicks odds for this Thursday NBA matchup.

NBA Odds: Pelicans-Knicks Odds

New Orleans Pelicans +4 (-110)

New York Knicks -4 (-110)

Over 211 (-110)

Under 211 (-110)

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Why The Pelicans Could Cover The Spread

The Pelicans have lost five straight road games, and three of those were by double-digits. New Orleans has struggled immensely this season in the absence of Zion Williamson, who has yet to play this season with a foot injury. Brandon Ingram has tried to be the No. 1 option, but it has been tough without the presence of Williamson. Kira Lewis Jr. is also sidelined with injury, leaving the Pelicans down two of their key players coming into the season.

New Orleans vs. the spread

The Pelicans are 20-24 vs. the spread this season, but have covered in four of their last six games. New Orleans is 6-13 against the spread as an away underdog.

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Why The Knicks Could Cover The Spread

New York has had an up-and-down season, and will be looking to move back to .500 with a win on Thursday. The Knicks are the No. 11 seed in the Eastern Conference coming into play in this one, and have some work to do if they want to avoid going on the road for the play-in games down the road this spring. Julius Randle has regressed some this season, as the Knicks have struggled to find the rhythm they had last season following the offseason acquisitions of Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier.

New York vs. the spread

The Knicks are 22-23 vs. the spread this season, but have covered in six of their last eight games. New York is 14-12 ATS as the favorite this season, and 8-9 vs. the line as the home favorite.

Final Pelicans-Knicks Prediction and Pick:

Take the Knicks to cover and win here over the Pelicans. This line honestly feels like it should be higher, as the Pelicans have been terrible on the road this season. New York should be able to get the win comfortably over a talented-challenged New Orleans group. The Knicks were a playoff team last season and should be able to pick up a much needed win in this spot. The Pelicans are scrappy at times but overall have not been good at all on the road this season.

Final Pelicans-Knicks Prediction & Pick: Knicks -4 (-110)