The NY Knicks and Atlanta Hawks meet Wednesday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs NY Knicks Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs NY Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Pistons, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Pacers and Bucks next. The NY Knicks are averaging 112.8 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.3 points and 2.5 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 41.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Celtics, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Bulls and Pistons next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 115.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 122 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.9 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 18.4 points and 10 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Onyeka Okongwu is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 39.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks vs NY Knicks Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Kevin McCullar Jr., Precious Achiuwa, and Mitchell Robinson, while Cameron Payne is questionable. The Hawks will be without Bogdan Bogdanovic, Vit Krejci, Kobe Bufkin, Cody Zeller, Seth Lundy, and De’Andre Hunter, while Trae Young is probable.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The Knicks have won each of their last nine games as favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of the Hawks’ last 13 home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last five night games at State Farm Arena following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st amongst qualified players for second-chance points per game (5.7) this season.
- Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (39.8%).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (17.0).
- The Knicks rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.5).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (41.4%).
Atlanta Hawks vs NY Knicks Prediction
The Atlanta Hawks have had some success against the Knicks in the past, so there’s some value with the points. However, the Hawks were comfortably the worst covering team in the NBA last season, and they’re 1-7 ATS this season. You’re sitting on a mountain of cash if you just blindly faded the Hawks dating back to last year. No reason to stop now. Give me the Knicks.