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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Knicks vs Hawks

The No. 3 seed New York Knicks (53-29, 22-19 away) take on the No. 6 Atlanta Hawks (46-36, 24-17 at home) in Game 3 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. The series is tied 1-1.

Hawks Look a Great Bet to Land Victory

We’re keeping our prediction simple and backing the Hawks to claim a victory. They should be able to gain the upper hand over the Knicks and the Moneyline offers a tempting -104.

Hawks Edged Knicks in Game 2

The New York Knicks opened the series with a 113-102 win, but the Atlanta Hawks bounced back with a 107-106 victory in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.

CJ McCollum led the Hawks with 32 points, while Jonathan Kuminga added 19 and Jalen Johnson chipped in 17. Jalen Brunson had 29 points for the Knicks, with Karl-Anthony Towns adding 18 and Josh Hart recording 15 points and 13 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

New York holds a 6-4 edge over Atlanta in the last 10 matchups.

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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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Knicks are averaging 110.7 points, 43.0 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 8.1 steals and 3.5 blocks while shooting 48.8% from the field and 78.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 106.2 points and 37.7 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 20.2 points and 6.2 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 8.7 rebounds and OG Anunoby 2.6 (43.3%) 3-pointers made.

Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.7 points, 43.6 rebounds, 27.6 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field and 73.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 111.7 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.2 points and 3.5 (46.1%) 3-pointers made. Jalen Johnson has an average of 8.8 rebounds and Dyson Daniels 4.9 assists.

New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Picks

Your complete New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are attractive odds about Hawks and our pick is for the home team to win this NBA showdown. They can get the better of their opponents in various departments and you can get -104.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball prediction.

Key Knicks vs Hawks stats:

  • Hawks have won 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Hawks have won 16 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Knicks have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Hawks Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 19.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) has recorded an average of 24.8 points in the past 5 home games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -105.

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Mikal Bridges Under 3.5 Rebounds -164 BetMGM logo

Mikal Bridges (Knicks) has finished with Under 3.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 10 games. This could happen again and there is odds of -164 when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Hawks
Totals Over 216.5
Player Points Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 19.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Hawks on the moneyline, Over 216.5 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) to score Over 19.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 109 - 114 Hawks logo Hawks

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Hawks to achieve a winning scoreline of 114-109 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks 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.

Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way

There’s the opportunity to back Atlanta Hawks at -104 on the Moneyline although New York Knicks are priced up at betting odds of -112. There is a 51% chance of the hosts winning according to the top NBA sportsbooks.

The spread is currently 1, with the total points line at 216.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 216.5 at -108.

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

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Jalen Brunson. Odds of -122 can be found for him scoring Over 25.5 points and there is -112 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 25.5
-122
Under 25.5
-112
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 21.5
-114
Under 21.5
-120
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 19.5
-122
Under 19.5
-112
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 19.5
-105
Under 19.5
-130
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 7.5
+106
Under 7.5
-143
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-114
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 4.5
-137
Under 4.5
-100
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-127
Under 11.5
-108
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 9.5
-143
Under 9.5
+107
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-114
Under 7.5
-118
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Hawks Have Won Nine of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Hawks have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 games at home, averaging 121.40 points on offense and surrendering 106.20 on defense.

The Knicks have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 107.80 points scored and 109.70 points allowed.

The Knicks defeated the Hawks 108-105 in their last meeting at State Farm Arena. Across the past 10 head-to-head meetings at State Farm Arena, the Knicks have collected eight wins, with the Hawks owning two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O216.5 U216.5
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Home Stats 9-1 227.60 121.40 106.20 7 3
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 5-5 217.50 107.80 109.70 4 6
  • 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
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 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
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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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
OG Anunoby 2 37.9 32 2 16.0 1.0 2.0 8.0 0.5 1.5
Josh Hart 2 36.15 26 11 13.0 5.5 0.5 13.5 - 2.0
Jalen Brunson 2 35.75 57 14 28.5 7.0 3.5 3.5 - 0.5

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 2 38.75 26 10 13.0 5.0 2.5 3.0 2.0 -
Jalen Johnson 2 37.25 40 6 20.0 3.0 1.5 7.5 - 0.5
CJ McCollum 2 34.55 58 7 29.0 3.5 3.5 3.0 1.0 1.0

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

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
31 Mar NBA
Knicks 94-111 Rockets
29 Mar NBA
Knicks 100-111 Thunder

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

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

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