The New Orleans Pelicans' season has been a struggle, currently positioned at the bottom of the Western Conference with a record of 8 wins and 25 losses. Their overall win percentage is just 24.2%, and they're on a three-game losing streak. Their home defense has been particularly weak, allowing an average of 122.6 points per game. They often struggle against stronger teams. In contrast, the New York Knicks are performing strongly, currently second in the Eastern Conference. They're on a two-game winning streak, averaging 120.5 points per game on offense, with a fully fit core roster. The disparity in strength between the two teams is significant. Although the Pelicans have home advantage, their home win percentage is only 30%, and they are missing key players, leading to a breakdown in their offensive and defensive systems. It will be challenging to compete against the Knicks' strong lineup. However, the Knicks' win percentage on the road has been dropping and their defence has shown signs of weakness recently.