Knicks vs Hawks Prediction 1/20/25 NBA Picks Today

The Atlanta Hawks and NY Knicks meet Monday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Hawks Pick.

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Celtics and Bulls, and then play the Pistons, Raptors, and Timberwolves next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.2 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.7 points and 10.2 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Daeqwon Plowden is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks lost to the Timberwolves, beat the 76ers, and they play the Nets, Kings, and Grizzlies next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.4 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last 10 games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Hawks have lost 14 of their 15 previous games at Madison Square Garden following a road win.
• The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six-day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back after losing as favorites.

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

• The Hawks have won eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Knicks have lost five of their last six-day games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Monday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Knicks vs Hawks Injury Report

The Hawks won’t have Zaccharie Risacher, Cody Zeller, Larry Nance Jr., or Kobe Bufkin. Jalen Johnson is probable, and Trae Young is probable despite an Achilles issue.

The Knicks won’t have Kevin McCullar Jr. or Michael Robinson. Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) is questionable, while Josh Hart is questionable with a neck injury.

Knicks vs Hawks Prediction

The NY Knicks should be favored at home, but they’ve lost six of their last nine games and have been held under 100 points in two of their last seven games. The Hawks just outright won three straight games as an underdog, and they’ll be confident knowing they’ve won three straight games against the Knicks. The Hawks were big underdogs twice already this season to the Knicks, and that didn’t stop the upsets. Trae Young enjoys playing the Knicks, especially in Madison Square Garden. Remember, the Hawks beat the Knicks in the NBA Cup quarterfinal a little over a month ago. The underdog has won five of the last six games between the Knicks and Hawks. Give me the Hawks and the points on Monday afternoon.