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NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Hawks

The New York Knicks battle the Atlanta Hawks in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Knicks Set to Outperform Hawks

The Knicks should claim a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward. Back this pick off -6 to cover the line against the Hawks at -106.

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Knicks Won 121-105 in Teams’ Last Meeting

New York Knicks previous game saw them claim a 126-124 home win over Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson poured in 34 points, with Jordan Clarkson contributing 25 and Tyler Kolek adding 16.

Atlanta Hawks were defeated last time, making it five losses on the spin. State Farm Arena saw them beaten 126-111 at home to Miami Heat. Trae Young was able to score 30 points, Jalen Johnson had 24 points and 10 assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker recorded 15 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at State Farm Arena, with the Knicks claiming the win. Beating the Hawks by a 121-105 scoreline. It’s been three victories on the bounce for the Knicks when playing the Hawks. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Hawks logo Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.8 points, 48.3 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 49.1% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 113.9 points and 42.5 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.1 points, 6.1 assists and 3.2 (42.7%) 3-pointers made, while Mitchell Robinson averages 9.2 rebounds.

Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.9 points, 41.5 rebounds, 31.2 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 82.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 128.7 points and 44.9 rebounds.

Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.6 points, 10.2 rebounds and 9.6 assists, while Vit Krejci has an average of 3.1 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Picks

This New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There’s an attractive line of -6 when it comes to Knicks for this NBA contest. The -106 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our pick is that they will make it happen.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NBA stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball predictions.

Key Knicks vs Hawks stats:

  • The -6 line has been covered by Knicks in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -6 line has been covered by Knicks in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Hawks in 3 of their last 5 games.

Knicks -6 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dyson Daniels Over 5.5 Rebounds -108 BetMGM logo

Dyson Daniels (Hawks) has totaled Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight games at home. There is odds of -108 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Onyeka Okongwu Under 17.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks) has scored an average of 12.8 points in the past 5 games. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -108 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -6
Totals Under 243.5
Player Rebounds Dyson Daniels Over 5.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 125 - 115 Hawks logo Hawks

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Knicks can be backed to win 125-115 at massive betting odds.

New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have Knicks as Favorites

With the sportsbooks giving them a 70% probability of winning this NBA game, New York Knicks might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -233 Moneyline betting odds. At +190, Atlanta Hawks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 6 and the total points line is 243.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 243.5, there are odds of -106.

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

Jalen Brunson is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -120 to score Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -106.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 29.5
-120
Under 29.5
-106
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 26.5
-118
Under 26.5
-108
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 23.5
-103
Under 23.5
-123
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Player Assists
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 9.5
-101
Under 9.5
-130
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 7.5
+111
Under 7.5
-147
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 5.5
+109
Under 5.5
-145
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 12.5
-104
Under 12.5
-127
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 9.5
-118
Under 9.5
-112
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-133
Under 7.5
+102
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OG Anunoby (Knicks)
Over 5.5
-116
Under 5.5
-114
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Hawks Have Fallen in Four Successive Home Matches

The Hawks have hit a skid with four losses in succession at State Farm Arena. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 118.20 points per matchup and giving up 124.90.

The Knicks have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games on the road, putting up 117.30 points per contest and giving up 113.20.

In their most recent matchup at State Farm Arena, the Knicks got the better of the Hawks 121-105. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at State Farm Arena, the Knicks have come away with six wins, while the Hawks have four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O243.5 U243.5
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Home Stats 3-7 243.10 118.20 124.90 4 6
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 6-4 230.50 117.30 113.20 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O243.5 = Games Over 243.5 Points
  • U243.5 = Games Under 243.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 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

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 27 35.39 791 175 29.3 6.5 3.0 3.3 0.1 0.8
Mikal Bridges 30 35.25 504 123 16.8 4.1 2.4 4.6 1.0 1.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 28 32.96 612 82 21.9 2.9 1.8 11.8 0.7 0.9

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Johnson 29 35.36 690 241 23.8 8.3 1.6 10.4 0.4 1.4
Dyson Daniels 31 33.96 354 174 11.4 5.6 0.2 6.4 0.4 2.0
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 30 32.63 605 98 20.2 3.3 2.8 3.5 0.7 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

New York Knicks 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 New York Knicks Lineups

25 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 124-126 Knicks
23 Dec NBA
Knicks 104-115 Timberwolves
21 Dec NBA
Heat 125-132 Knicks
19 Dec NBA
76ers 116-107 Knicks
18 Dec NBA
Knicks 114-113 Pacers
16 Dec NBA Cup Final Stage
Spurs 113-124 Knicks
13 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-120 Magic
09 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-101 Raptors
07 Dec NBA
Magic 100-106 Knicks
05 Dec NBA
Jazz 112-146 Knicks

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

26 Dec NBA
Heat 126-111 Hawks
23 Dec NBA
Bulls 126-123 Hawks
21 Dec NBA
Bulls 152-150 Hawks
19 Dec NBA
Spurs 126-98 Hawks
18 Dec NBA
Hawks 126-133 Hornets
14 Dec NBA
76ers 117-120 Hawks
12 Dec NBA
Hawks 115-142 Pistons
06 Dec NBA
Hawks 131-116 Wizards
05 Dec NBA
Nuggets 134-133 Hawks
03 Dec NBA
Clippers 115-92 Hawks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 15 15 0.5 119.4 122.3 -2.9 8-6 7-9 3-5 12-10 6-4 5W
Bucks 12 19 0.387 112.7 116.5 -3.8 8-8 4-11 4-4 10-13 3-7 1L
Pacers 6 25 0.194 109.6 118.4 -8.8 5-12 1-13 2-6 4-15 2-8 7L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
Heat 16 15 0.516 119.5 117.4 2.1 10-5 6-10 3-3 10-10 2-8 1W
Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Jazz 11 19 0.367 120.3 127.5 -7.2 8-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Heat 16 15 0.516 119.5 117.4 2.1 10-5 6-10 3-3 10-10 2-8 1W
Bulls 15 15 0.5 119.4 122.3 -2.9 8-6 7-9 3-5 12-10 6-4 5W
Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
Bucks 12 19 0.387 112.7 116.5 -3.8 8-8 4-11 4-4 10-13 3-7 1L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
Pacers 6 25 0.194 109.6 118.4 -8.8 5-12 1-13 2-6 4-15 2-8 7L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 11 19 0.367 120.3 127.5 -7.2 8-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 1W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Heat 16 15 0.516 119.5 117.4 2.1 10-5 6-10 3-3 10-10 2-8 1W
Bulls 15 15 0.5 119.4 122.3 -2.9 8-6 7-9 3-5 12-10 6-4 5W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
Bucks 12 19 0.387 112.7 116.5 -3.8 8-8 4-11 4-4 10-13 3-7 1L
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 11 19 0.367 120.3 127.5 -7.2 8-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 1W
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
Pacers 6 25 0.194 109.6 118.4 -8.8 5-12 1-13 2-6 4-15 2-8 7L
  • 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