Atlanta Hawks (13-12) vs. NY Knicks (15-9)
December 11, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -7.5; Over/Under: +232.5
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The Atlanta Hawks and NY Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Lakers, lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Spurs, Grizzlies, and Timberwolves next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 20.9 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.8 points and 9.9 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Raptors, lost to the Pistons, and they play the Timberwolves, Pelicans, and Raptors next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.8 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.2 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.1 points and 13.3 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Mikal Bridges is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hawks have lost four of their last five games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last six night games against Southeast Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Hawks’ last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Jalen Brunson ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.8) this season.
- OG Anunoby is one of only nine qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (3.2) this season.
- Clint Capela ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (14.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.4).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.8).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.7%).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (16.0).
NY Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The NY Knicks are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home and the better team, but the value is with the Hawks and the points. The Hawks are playing good ball right now, with wins in 6 of their last 7 games, and they did beat the Knicks a little over a month ago. The Knicks continue to be hit or miss and Josh Hart is questionable with a sprained ankle. A tournament game, this feels like a spot where the athletic Hawks can make a game of things and don’t let them hang around until the fourth where Young starts to take over. I’ll take a shot with the Hawks and the points.
