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

Get Over the Total With Confidence

The Knicks and the Hawks are capable of scoring more than 217.5 points. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -108.

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 dropped 28 points to lead the Knicks, with Karl-Anthony Towns adding 25 and OG Anunoby 18. CJ McCollum scored 26 for the Hawks, while Jalen Johnson had 23 and Onyeka Okongwu added 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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Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Hawks are averaging 117.2 points, 43.5 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 47.2% from the field and 73.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 112.0 points and 43.6 rebounds per contest.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 21.3 points and 3.5 (46.1%) 3-pointers made. Jalen Johnson averages 8.6 rebounds and Dyson Daniels 5.2 assists.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 110.4 points, 40.7 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field and 81.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 106.9 points and 38.4 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 19.9 points and 6.8 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 8.2 rebounds and OG Anunoby 2.9 (44.6%) 3-pointers made.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Our Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -108 about Over 217.5 points and this looks generous for this NBA showdown. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

The basketball predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NBA stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Hawks vs Knicks stats:

  • The 217.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Hawks games on the road.
  • The 217.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Hawks games on the road.

Over 217.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 3.5 Assists -105 BetMGM logo

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has covered the 3.5 assists total in 5 straight games. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of -105.

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Onyeka Okongwu Over 13.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks) has covered the 13.5 points total in 4 straight road games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -105 available for this Player Points wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

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

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 217.5. We’ve also gone for Hawks +5.5 and Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) to get Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawks Hawks logo 110 - 112 Knicks logo Knicks

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Knicks landing a 112-110 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched 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 Favorites to Win According to the Books

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean New York Knicks are -222 favorites to win and that means a 69% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to back Atlanta Hawks, you will find +184 about the underdogs.

5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 217.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 217.5, it’s -108.

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

Jalen Brunson is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -125 that he goes Over 27.5 points and -109 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 27.5
-125
Under 27.5
-109
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 21.5
-114
Under 21.5
-120
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 20.5
-115
Under 20.5
-118
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 19.5
-123
Under 19.5
-110
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 7.5
+105
Under 7.5
-143
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 6.5
-149
Under 6.5
+110
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 5.5
-112
Under 5.5
-122
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-128
Under 11.5
-105
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 10.5
-103
Under 10.5
-133
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-105
Under 7.5
-128
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Knicks Have Picked Up Eight Wins in Past Ten at Home

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

The Hawks have endured three consecutive losses away from home. They have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 119.90 points on offense and surrendering 117.40 on defense.

The Knicks defeated the Hawks 113-102 in their last meeting at Madison Square Garden. In the previous 10 head-to-head matchups at Madison Square Garden, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O217.5 U217.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 8-2 223.90 118.10 105.80 5 5
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Away Stats 5-5 237.30 119.90 117.40 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O217.5 = Games Over 217.5 Points
  • U217.5 = Games Under 217.5 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
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 1 39.3 17 4 17.0 4.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 -
Jalen Johnson 1 38.9 23 3 23.0 3.0 3.0 7.0 - -
Onyeka Okongwu 1 37.5 19 2 19.0 2.0 4.0 8.0 1.0 -

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
OG Anunoby 1 37.9 18 - 18.0 - 2.0 8.0 - 1.0
Josh Hart 1 36.9 11 5 11.0 5.0 - 14.0 - 3.0
Jalen Brunson 1 36.4 28 7 28.0 7.0 3.0 5.0 - 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

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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

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
30 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-112 Hawks
28 Mar NBA
Kings 113-123 Hawks
27 Mar NBA
Hawks 102-109 Celtics

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

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
31 Mar NBA
Knicks 94-111 Rockets
29 Mar NBA
Knicks 100-111 Thunder
26 Mar NBA
Knicks 103-114 Hornets

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