Atlanta Hawks (26-28) vs. NY Knicks (35-18)
February 12, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -8; Over/Under: 241
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The Atlanta Hawks and NY Knicks meet Wednesday 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 Magic and Wizards, and then play the Pistons, Heat, and Thunder next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.2 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.8 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.5 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels is averaging 13.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu is the third double-digit scorer, and Zaccharie Risacher is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Pacers, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Bulls, Cavs, and 76ers next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.7 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden following a road win.
- The Knicks have won 10 of their last 11 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Madison Square Garden following a road win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last four games as home favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Hawks and Knicks.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Knicks’ last nine games as home favorites against the Hawks have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hawks’ last four road games following a road win has gone UNDER the total points line.
Knicks vs Hawks Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet and Michael Robinson. OG Anunoby is questionable after not playing last night.
The Hawks won’t have Jalen Johnson, Kobe Bufkin, Vit Krejci, and Larry Nance Jr.
Knicks vs Hawks Prediction
The NY Knicks are hot again, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see them roll at home. However, the Hawks have strung together three straight wins and six straight covers. Trae Young also has a thing for playing well in the garden, and the Hawks have won three of the last four games against the Knicks overall. The underdog has covered five of the last seven games between the Hawks and Knicks. The Hawks have covered seven of their last eight games as an underdog. I’ll lean toward the points with the Hawks on the road Wednesday night.
