New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Atlanta Hawks (6-4) welcome the New York Knicks (5-5) to State Farm Arena Wednesday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Knicks vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Knicks lead 1-0 with 126-120 win in Atlanta on Oct. 27

The Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons on the road 126-120 Tuesday, covering as a 5-point favorite. Atlanta is 3-6 against the spread (ATS) and 1-3 ATS at home. It has struggled lately, winning just 2 of 4 and covering just 1 of those 4. The Hawks are led by G Trae Young, who is averaging 24.4 points per game (PPG).

The Knicks lost to the Boston Celtics 114-98 Monday, failing to cover as a 9.5-point road underdog. New York has won 3 of its last 4 and is 3-1 ATS over that span. The Knicks are led by G Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 22.6 PPG.

Knicks at Hawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11:38 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Knicks -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Hawks -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +1.5 (-115) | Hawks -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Knicks at Hawks key injuries

Knicks

F RJ Barrett (illness) questionable

Hawks

Not yet submitted

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Knicks at Hawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 120, Hawks 116

Moneyline

BET KNICKS (-105).

Simply put, over the last few years, the Knicks have had the Hawks number. Since March 2020, the Knicks have won 10 of 13 matchups, including a 7-game winning streak during that span. New York has more scoring options and a more efficient offense than the Young-led Hawks.

Young is shooting just 35.7% from the field, and his efficiency could plague the Hawks here. With the spread so close, the moneyline and spread are similar, and the Hawks are just 1-3 ATS at home. New York is 2-2-1 ATS on the road.

The Knicks are the more efficient offense and have been successful in recent matchups against Atlanta. Take KNICKS (-105).

Against the spread

PASS.

Take the stress out of a 1-point spread and take the Knicks on the moneyline for better value.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 230.5 (-105).

The Hawks are 5-4 O/U this season and 3-1 O/U in their last 4 games, scoring at least 120 in 2 of their last 3.

The Knicks are 3-7 O/U, but are 2-1 O/U in the last 3 games. Their 246 points went Over the 228.5-point total in the 1st meeting. New York has scored at least 125 points in 2 of its last 3 games.

Expect a high-scoring battle and take OVER 230.5 (-105).

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