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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 5 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. The series is tied 2-2.

Going Over the Total Points Makes Sense

We’re confident that Over 213.5 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting the Hawks and the Knicks to rack up the points, so we’ll have a bet on the totals.

Knicks Hit Back to Even Series

The Knicks leveled the series at 2-2, beating the Hawks 114-98 in Game 4 at State Farm Arena on Saturday night.

Karl-Anthony Towns shined with a triple-double of 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Knicks. For the Hawks, CJ McCollum scored 17 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 15 and Jalen Johnson 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

New York have won seven of the past 10 meetings between the 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 114.9 points, 43.4 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 47.1% from the field and 73.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.4 points and 43.0 rebounds per matchup.

CJ McCollum is averaging 19.0 points, Jalen Johnson 8.4 rebounds and Dyson Daniels 5.6 assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker averages 3.6 (47.4%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.5 points, 43.7 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 8.7 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 104.7 points and 38.3 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 20.3 points and 5.6 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 8.8 rebounds and OG Anunoby 2.9 (49.2%) 3-pointers made.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

This expert Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 213.5 points in this NBA contest and that’s the betting angle we’re pursuing. Our pick is priced up at -110 which looks well worth taking.

We put solid research behind every basketball prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NBA stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Hawks vs Knicks stats:

  • The 213.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Hawks games on the road.
  • The 213.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Hawks games on the road.
  • The 213.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Knicks games at home.
  • The 213.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Knicks games at home.

Over 213.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Hart Over 8.5 Rebounds -128 BetMGM logo

Josh Hart (Knicks) has racked up Over 8.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. There is odds of -128 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Onyeka Okongwu Over 12.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks) has recorded Over 12.5 points in 4 straight games on the road. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of -114 to cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 213.5
Spread Knicks -6.5
Player Rebounds Josh Hart Over 8.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 213.5, Knicks -6.5 and Josh Hart (Knicks) to get Over 8.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawks Hawks logo 104 - 113 Knicks logo Knicks

The Knicks will be chasing down a victory and a winning scoreline of 113-104 might be along the right lines. There are enormous odds available about this bet.

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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

The New York Knicks odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -263 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 72% chance of winning. The market suggests that Atlanta Hawks are least likely to win at +215.

6.5 is the spread and 213.5 is the total points line. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 213.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Jalen Brunson is available at -115 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -118 is available.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 26.5
-115
Under 26.5
-118
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 20.5
-118
Under 20.5
-114
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 20.5
-106
Under 20.5
-128
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C.J. McCollum (Hawks)
Over 19.5
-114
Under 19.5
-120
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-110
Under 6.5
-123
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 6.5
-106
Under 6.5
-128
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 5.5
+118
Under 5.5
-159
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-114
Under 11.5
-120
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 9.5
-115
Under 9.5
-118
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-154
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Knicks Have Eight Wins From Last Ten Home Games

The Knicks own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 118.70 points on average and giving up 106.20.

The Hawks own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 117.50 points per contest while yielding 116.70.

The last Madison Square Garden meeting saw the Hawks beat the Knicks 107-106. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Madison Square Garden, the Hawks have come away with six wins, while the Knicks have four.

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
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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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

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

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