The NY Knicks and Atlanta Hawks meet Saturday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Hawks vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Cavs, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Pelicans next. The Knicks have won 20 of their last 26 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.1 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 46 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.3 points and 3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 1.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Bulls and Heat, and they play the Thunder next. The Hawks have lost 9 of their last 11 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 118.8 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 119.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 23.8 points and 10.5 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.3 points and 3.5 rebounds. Trae Young is the third double-digit scorer, and Kristaps Porzingis is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 6.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Hawks’ last five games.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four road games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won 18 of their last 19 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Knicks.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six games at State Farm Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last four home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Knicks’ last six games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Jalen Johnson has recorded 6+ assists in 21 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Dyson Daniels ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mitchell Robinson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (17.0) this season.
- Karl-Anthony Towns has recorded 13+ rebounds in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.0).
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.2).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (31.1).
Hawks vs Knicks Injury Report
The Hawks will be without Kristaps Porzingis, Eli John Ndiaye, and N’Faly Dante. Mouhamed Gueye is questionable.
The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet, Josh Hart, and Miles McBride.
Hawks vs Knicks Prediction
You can talk yourself into the Hawks and the points, as the underdog has covered 6 of the last 9 meetings between these teams. The Knicks have also played with their food at times and won’t have Hart. However, as I said yesterday, the Hawks have fallen off, and they’re now 2-8 SU and 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
It’s hard to get behind the Hawks with confidence these days. The Knicks are also a profitable 20-11 ATS on the season. Only the Suns have a better cover percentage than the Knicks. I’ll continue fading the Hawks, as this team smells in its current form. Give me the Knicks.