Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction
Game Time | 2:30 pm EST |
Atlanta Hawks Line | +9 |
New York Knicks Line | -9 |
Total | 222 |
TV: | NBA TV |
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this NBA MLK Day matchup, we have a high caliber Eastern battle between two of the six best teams currently in the conference, as the New York Knicks are hosting the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks have been struggling lately, as they alternating wins and losses for the past two weeks, while the Hawks have been playing good basketball, coming off three consecutive wins.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction
New York Knicks Injury Report: Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable, Mitchell Robinson is out
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report: Zacharie Risacher is questionable, Larry Nance Jr, Kobe Bufkin, Cody Zeller are out
New York Knicks Form and Trends
The Knicks have a 27-16 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the East. The Knicks are 21-21-1 against the spread and 24-19 in over/under, while having a 13-8 home record. The Knicks are 4-5 in their last 9 games, and 3-6 against the spread. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Knicks are coming off a 99-116 home defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks both in scoring with 26 points, and in assists made with 7.4 per game. Karl-Anthony Towns adds 25.4 points and a team-high 13.9 rebounds.
Atlanta Hawks Form and Trends
The Atlanta Hawks have a 22-19 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the East. The Hawks are 18-23 against the spread and 25-14-2 in over/under, while having a 11-11 road record. The Hawks are 4-1 in their last 5 games and are 3-5 against the spread in their last 8. Under is 2-1-1 in their last 4 games.
The Hawks are coming off a 119-115 road win against the Boston Celtics. Trae Young leads the Hawks both in scoring with 23.2 points, and in assists made with 11.8 per game, which is the best in the league. Jalen Johnson adds 19.7 points, 5.2 assists and a team-high 10.2 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Knicks average 117 points per game, which is the 7th-best in the NBA. New York shoots with 49.4% from the field, which is the third-best in the league, and with 37.8% from beyond the arc, which is the 5th-best in the league. Defensively, they allow 111.1 points per game (9th).
Offensively, the Hawks average 117.2 points per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA. They shoot with 46.3% from the field (16th), and with 35.2% from beyond the arc (19th). Defensively, they are just 28th in the NBA, allowing 119 points per game.
The Hawks have won both previous meetings against the Knicks this season. At home by 121-116 and on the road by 108-100. The Hawks are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in New York, and over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction
In this Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction, the Knicks are coming as -9 home favorites. The Knicks have a better record this season, but based on both team’s current form, almost double digit spread seems ridiculous. The Knicks have been struggling to put up wins, and are 10-10 against the spread at home, winning by an average of 7.6 points, while the Hawks are in good form and 10-12 against the spread on the road, losing by an average of 2.3 points.
Atlanta has also dominated the Knicks both this season and in their recent meetings, so I trust them to keep this one close. Take the Atlanta Hawks and the +9 points in your pocket in this game.
Nick’s Free Pick: Atlanta Hawks +9
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