Pelicans vs Knicks Tonight: TV Channel, Live Stream, Odds & Injury Report (March 24, 2026)

Tuesday night lights up Madison Square Garden when the New York Knicks (47-25) put their six-game win streak on the line against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans (25-47). Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and the matchup is drawing major search traffic as fans look for live-stream options, updated odds and last-minute injury news. The storylines to watch • Home-court dominance vs road woes: New York owns a 26-9 record in Manhattan and hasn’t lost at MSG since early March, while New Orleans arrives just 9-25 away from the Smoothie King Center. • Brunson in MVP form: All-Star guard Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.1 points and 6.6 assists and has scored 30+ in four of his last five, fueling the Knicks’ surge. • Zion’s statement stretch: Zion Williamson has shaken off early-season rust to post 25-plus in three of his past four and remains the Pelicans’ best hope of cracking New York’s top-five defense. • New-look frontcourts: Trade-deadline pickup Karl-Anthony Towns gives the Knicks a size-and-spacing advantage, while sophomore big Derik Queen has emerged as New Orleans’ leading rebounder. Key injuries and lineup notes Knicks: Landry Shamet (knee) and Miles McBride (pelvis) remain out; rookie Kevin McCullar Jr. is questionable with a quad contusion. Pelicans: Reserve guard Bryce McGowens is sidelined with a toe injury, but Willie Green otherwise has a full rotation available. Betting snapshot • Spread: Knicks -8.5 • Over/Under: 229.5 • Moneyline: NY-355 / NO +280 New York has covered in five straight, while the Pelicans are 4-2 ATS in their past six overall. How to watch & stream • TV: MSG Network (NY market), Bally Sports New Orleans (NO market) • National streaming: NBA League Pass (blackout rules apply) • Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM (NY), WRNO 99.5 FM (NO) Stat that matters The Knicks rank third in the NBA in net rating since the All-Star break (+7.8), powered by the league’s No. 1 defensive efficiency during that span (110.4 defensive rating) — a direct challenge to a Pelicans offense that scores 115.5 points per game but dips to 108.9 on the road. Prediction If Brunson controls pace and Towns draws defenders away from the rim, New York should extend its home streak. Expect Zion to keep things close, but depth and defense tip the balance: Knicks 118, Pelicans 110.