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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 6 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. The Knicks lead the series 3-2.

Will the Scoreboard Tick Over?

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 213.5 points between the Knicks and the Hawks. Our prediction is priced up at -114 which looks well worth taking.

Knicks Seized Control of Series

New York took a 3-2 series lead with a 126-97 victory over Atlanta in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden two nights ago.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 39 points, while OG Anunoby added 17 points and 10 rebounds along with Karl-Anthony Towns having 16 points and 14 rebounds. For the Hawks, Jalen Johnson recorded 18 points and 10 rebounds, with Dyson Daniels adding 17 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks have won seven of the last 10 head-to-head 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

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Knicks are averaging 113.1 points, 43.6 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 8.6 steals and 3.8 blocks while shooting 49.4% from the field and 78.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 102.5 points and 39.0 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.2 points and 6.4 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 9.1 rebounds and OG Anunoby 2.7 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.6 points, 41.0 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field and 71.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 114.9 points and 44.1 rebounds.

CJ McCollum is averaging 18.7 points, Jalen Johnson 8.0 rebounds and Dyson Daniels 5.7 assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker has an average of 3.5 (46.1%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total bet after finding that the line is set at a generous 213.5. Bank on this number to be surpassed at -114 for this NBA contest.

The NBA handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Knicks vs Hawks stats:

  • The 213.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Knicks games.
  • The 213.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Knicks games.
  • The 213.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Hawks games at home.
  • The 213.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Hawks games at home.

Over 213.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: OG Anunoby Over 7.5 Rebounds +107 BetMGM logo

OG Anunoby (Knicks) has recorded Over 7.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at +107.

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Karl-Anthony Towns Over 19.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has recorded Over 19.5 points in 5 straight road games. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of -105 to cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 213.5
Spread Knicks -2.5
Player Rebounds OG Anunoby Over 7.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 213.5, Knicks -2.5 and OG Anunoby (Knicks) to get Over 7.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 112 - 105 Hawks logo Hawks

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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 Anticipating a Tight Affair

Atlanta Hawks are +114 to win against New York Knicks who are priced at betting odds of -133. The hosts have a 47% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular NBA sportsbooks.

2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 213.5 right now. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to back Over 213.5, it’s -114.

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

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Jalen Brunson. Odds of -120 can be found for him scoring Over 27.5 points and there is -114 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 27.5
-120
Under 27.5
-114
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 20.5
-105
Under 20.5
-130
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 19.5
-105
Under 19.5
-130
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C.J. McCollum (Hawks)
Over 18.5
-127
Under 18.5
-108
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-115
Under 6.5
-118
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 5.5
-127
Under 5.5
-106
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+110
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 12.5
+104
Under 12.5
-139
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 9.5
-100
Under 9.5
-135
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OG Anunoby (Knicks)
Over 7.5
+107
Under 7.5
-143
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Hawks Have Won Eight of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Hawks own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 118.90 points on average and giving up 107.50.

The Knicks are 6-4 in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 108.50 points per contest and giving up 106.80.

The last time these teams met at State Farm Arena, the Knicks came out on top 114-98 against the Hawks. In their past 10 head-to-head matchups at State Farm Arena, the Knicks have recorded seven victories, while the Hawks have managed three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O213.5 U213.5
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Home Stats 8-2 226.40 118.90 107.50 8 2
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 6-4 215.30 108.50 106.80 4 6
  • 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
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
OG Anunoby 5 37.36 100 5 20.0 1.0 2.6 9.0 1.2 1.4
Jalen Brunson 5 36.08 141 29 28.2 5.8 2.6 2.6 - 0.8
Josh Hart 5 34.74 47 24 9.4 4.8 0.6 10.0 - 1.6

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 5 36.7 71 14 14.2 2.8 3.4 2.6 1.0 0.4
Jalen Johnson 5 36.48 96 25 19.2 5.0 1.4 7.6 0.2 1.0
CJ McCollum 5 33.74 104 12 20.8 2.4 1.8 3.0 1.4 1.2

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 New York Knicks Lineups

28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 97-126 Knicks
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

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 97-126 Knicks
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

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