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 76ers, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Suns, Celtics, and Pistons next. The Knicks have won five of their last seven games and are still in the third seed in the East.
The NY Knicks are averaging 116.1 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.3 points and 3.1 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Trail Blazers and Mavericks, and then play the Jazz, Magic, and Nets next. The Hawks have lost four of their last five games and are the eighth seed in the East.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 119.6 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 24.1 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels is averaging 13.9 points and 5.6 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu is the third double-digit scorer, and Zaccharie Risacher is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last nine day games at State Farm Arena.
- The Knicks have lost four of their last five road games.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight Saturday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost nine of their last 10 games at State Farm Arena following a road loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Hawks’ last 11 home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight games at State Farm Arena following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Hawks vs Knicks Injury Report
The Hawks won’t have Jacob Toppin, Clint Capela, Larry Nance Jr., Jalen Johnson, and Kobe Bufkin.
The Knicks will continue to be without Ariel Hukporti, Miles McBride, Jalen Brunson, and Cameron Payne. Mitchell Robinson is questionable with an ankle injury.
Hawks vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are the better team and should be favored, but they’re also injured and don’t have a ton to play for as they’re likely going to finish with the third seed. The Hawks have a chance to earn the seventh seed, which would improve their playoff chances greatly. Trae Young gets up for games against the Knicks, and the underdog has covered six of the last eight games between the Hawks and New York. The Hawks took the Knicks to overtime back in February as an eight-point underdog. The Knicks have seen 16 of their 28 losses come on the road. Give me the points with the Hawks at home.