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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Hawks vs Knicks

The No. 6 seed Atlanta Hawks (46-36, 22-19 away) face the No. 3 New York Knicks (53-29, 30-10 at home) in Game 1 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series.

Back Hawks to Run Their Opponents Close

Our betting prediction is that the Hawks will be able to cover the spread against the Knicks, with +5.5 looking favorable for our wager. Take the -115 that is currently available.

Hawks Enter Series on Road Slide

The Atlanta Hawks enter this series off back-to-back road losses, most recently falling 143-117 to the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Buddy Hield scored 31 points, while Corey Kispert had 21 and Asa Newell added 17.

The New York Knicks dropped their last game 110-96 at Madison Square Garden to the Charlotte Hornets. Miles McBride led with 21 points, while Jose Alvarado had 16 and Kevin McCullar Jr. added 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

New York has won six of the last 10 matchups. In their last meeting, the Knicks beat the Hawks 108-105 at State Farm Arena.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Hawks logo Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
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Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.0 points, 44.5 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 47.5% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 113.6 points and 43.4 rebounds per matchup.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 21.7 points and 3.5 (44.9%) 3-pointers made, while Jalen Johnson averages 8.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.2 points, 40.3 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 8.2 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.8% from the field and 82.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 108.3 points and 37.8 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 20.3 points and 6.8 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 8.8 rebounds and OG Anunoby 3.2 (42.7%) 3-pointers made.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Step into Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Game Prediction

If you agree that Hawks can go fairly close in this NBA showdown, then bet the underdogs against the spread here. The +5.5 makes plenty of appeal at odds of -115.

The NBA experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Hawks vs Knicks stats:

  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Hawks in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Hawks in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 3 consecutive games against Hawks.

Hawks +5.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 3.5 Rebounds -103 BetMGM logo

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) has racked up Over 3.5 rebounds in 4 straight road games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -103 available.

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Mikal Bridges Under 3.5 Rebounds -147 BetMGM logo

Mikal Bridges (Knicks) has failed to cover the Under 3.5 line in 7 of the past 10 games. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of -147 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds pick.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hawks +5.5
Totals Over 216.5
Player Rebounds Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 3.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Hawks to cover the +5.5 spread along with Over 216.5. Add in Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) to have Over 3.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawks Hawks logo 111 - 113 Knicks logo Knicks

The Knicks are available at huge odds to register a 113-111 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

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Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Knicks Victory

New York Knicks are -208 favorites and that means a 68% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +176 about Atlanta Hawks.

5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 216.5 right now. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Over 216.5, then the odds are -108.

Whether you are wagering in-game or pre-game, the best NBA sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have lots of options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Jalen Brunson is available at -115 to rack up Over 27.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -118 is available.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 27.5
-115
Under 27.5
-118
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 21.5
-109
Under 21.5
-125
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 21.5
-106
Under 21.5
-128
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 20.5
-112
Under 20.5
-122
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 7.5
+108
Under 7.5
-147
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-110
Under 7.5
-123
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 4.5
-112
Under 4.5
-122
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-132
Under 11.5
-104
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 10.5
-122
Under 10.5
-112
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Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)
Over 8.5
-108
Under 8.5
-127
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 7.5
+110
Under 7.5
-149
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Knicks Have Picked Up Eight Wins From Last Ten Home Games

The Knicks own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 118.20 points on offense and surrendering 104.50 on defense.

The Hawks have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 121.40 points on average and giving up 116.80.

The last time the Hawks faced the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, they won 111-99. Looking at the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Madison Square Garden, the Hawks have six victories and the Knicks four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O216.5 U216.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 8-2 222.70 118.20 104.50 6 4
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Away Stats 6-4 238.20 121.40 116.80 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O216.5 = Games Over 216.5 Points
  • U216.5 = Games Under 216.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Atlanta Hawks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

12 Apr NBA
Hawks 117-143 Heat
10 Apr NBA
Cavaliers 102-124 Hawks
08 Apr NBA
Hawks 116-122 Cavaliers
06 Apr NBA
Knicks 108-105 Hawks
03 Apr NBA
Hawks 141-107 Nets
01 Apr NBA
Hawks 130-101 Magic
30 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-112 Hawks
28 Mar NBA
Kings 113-123 Hawks
27 Mar NBA
Hawks 102-109 Celtics
25 Mar NBA
Hawks 130-129 Pistons

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

12 Apr NBA
Hornets 110-96 Knicks
10 Apr NBA
Raptors 95-112 Knicks
09 Apr NBA
Celtics 106-112 Knicks
06 Apr NBA
Knicks 108-105 Hawks
03 Apr NBA
Bulls 96-136 Knicks
01 Apr NBA
Knicks 130-119 Grizzlies
31 Mar NBA
Knicks 94-111 Rockets
29 Mar NBA
Knicks 100-111 Thunder
26 Mar NBA
Knicks 103-114 Hornets
24 Mar NBA
Pelicans 116-121 Knicks

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak