Atlanta Hawks
New York Knicks
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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 2 of this first-round NBA playoffs series. The Knicks lead the series 1-0.

Hawks to Make Life Difficult for Knicks

We’re backing the Hawks against the spread in this matchup. The line is set at +5.5, and while Atlanta failed to cover in Game 1, they did cover in all three regular-season meetings between these teams. At -110, this looks like a number worth taking.

Knicks Took Game 1 at MSG

Game 1 between the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks was played two nights ago, with the Knicks winning 113-102 at Madison Square Garden.

Jalen Brunson starred with 28 points on the board for the Knicks, with Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby getting 25 and 18. For the Hawks, CJ McCollum recorded 26, Jalen Johnson 23 and Onyeka Okongwu 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks have won six of the last 10 meetings between these teams.

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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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Atlanta Hawks lineup: Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Onyeka Okongwu.

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Our Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and same game parlay recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’re backing the Hawks getting +5.5 on the spread in this first-round matchup. At -110, it’s a line worth taking, with the underdogs capable of keeping this one close.

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 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Hawks in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Hawks have covered the +5.5 line in 7 or their last meetings with the Knicks
  • Hawks have covered the +5.5 line in 3 of 4 meetings with the Knicks this season

Hawks +5.5 Probability

Based on the latest betting odds from the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 3.5 Assists +128 BetMGM logo

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has covered the 3.5 assists total in 5 straight games. You can secure betting odds of +128 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

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Onyeka Okongwu Over 13.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks) has scored Over 13.5 points in 4 straight games on the road. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -105.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hawks +5.5
Totals Over 217.5
Player Assists Karl-Anthony Towns Over 3.5

Our same game parlay pick is Hawks +5.5 on the spread, Over 217.5 and Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) to get Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawks Hawks logo 111 - 113 Knicks logo Knicks

The Knicks are available at long odds to win 113-111 and they may have the edge. This sets up as a close contest, and there shouldn’t be much separating the two 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.

Knicks Could Have the Edge Say the Books

With the sportsbooks giving the Knicks a 72% probability of winning Game 2, New York might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -256 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the Atlanta Hawks are trading at +210.

The spread is currently 6, with the total points line at 217.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re wanting to back Over 217.5, the odds are -112.

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

Jalen Brunson is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -120 to score Over 26.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -112.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 26.5
-120
Under 26.5
-112
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 21.5
-120
Under 21.5
-114
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 20.5
-114
Under 20.5
-120
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 20.5
-109
Under 20.5
-125
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 7.5
+116
Under 7.5
-156
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-120
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 4.5
-143
Under 4.5
+105
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-120
Under 11.5
-114
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 10.5
+107
Under 10.5
-143
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-109
Under 7.5
-125
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Knicks Have Taken Eight Wins From Last Ten Home Outings

The Knicks have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 118.10 points per contest and conceding 105.80.

The Hawks have been beaten in three straight games away from home. They have five wins and five losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 119.90 points scored and 117.40 points allowed.

The Knicks defeated the Hawks 113-102 when the teams last met at Madison Square Garden. Each team has collected five wins in the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Madison Square Garden.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O213.5 U213.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 8-2 224.90 118.70 106.20 7 3
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Away Stats 5-5 234.20 117.50 116.70 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O213.5 = Games Over 213.5 Points
  • U213.5 = Games Under 213.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 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

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 4 37.45 55 11 13.8 2.8 3.3 3.3 1.3 0.3
Jalen Johnson 4 36.95 78 19 19.5 4.8 1.5 7.0 0.3 0.8
CJ McCollum 4 34.08 98 11 24.5 2.8 2.3 3.0 1.5 1.3

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
OG Anunoby 4 38.05 83 4 20.8 1.0 2.8 8.8 1.3 1.3
Jalen Brunson 4 36.43 102 21 25.5 5.3 2.5 2.5 - 1.0
Josh Hart 4 35.85 38 20 9.5 5.0 0.5 11.3 - 2.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Atlanta Hawks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
3 Josh Hart
8 OG Anunoby
11 Jalen Brunson
25 Mikal Bridges
32 Karl-Anthony Towns
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Confirmed Lineup
1 Jalen Johnson
3 CJ McCollum
5 Dyson Daniels
7 Nickeil Alexander-Walker
17 Onyeka Okongwu

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 114-98 Hawks
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 108-109 Hawks
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 107-106 Knicks
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 102-113 Knicks
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

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 114-98 Hawks
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 108-109 Hawks
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 107-106 Knicks
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 102-113 Knicks
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

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