Atlanta Hawks (46-36) vs. NY Knicks (53-29)
April 28, 2026 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -6.5; Over/Under: 213.5
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The Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks do battle in a pivotal Game 5 of the 1st Round at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Here’s a Knicks vs. Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs. Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks had all the momentum entering Game 4 but they are heading back to the drawing board after getting trounced by the Knicks in a 114-98 game on Saturday. CJ McCollum led the team in scoring with 17 points on eight of 15 shooting, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 15 points, and Jalen Johnson chipped in with 14 points and five assists. As a team, the Hawks shot just 41 percent from the field and 10 of 41 from the 3-point line as they struggled against the defensive intensity of the Knicks from the start and scored just 44 points in the first half to find themselves in trouble early and they couldn’t stop the bleeding until the deficit swelled to 24 points at one stage. Jonathan Kuminga scored just 10 points on three of 10 shooting off the bench, while Corey Kispert shot just one of seven from the field for his three points. Check out another game tonight between the Spurs and Trail Blazers.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks were looking like a sinking ship after dropping two games in a row, but they were able to square up the series at 2-2 with a crucial win over the Hawks on Sunday. OG Anunoby led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds; Karl-Anthony Towns tallied a triple-double of 20 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while Jalen Brunson chipped in with 19 points. As a team, the Knicks shot 49 percent from the field and 14 of 31 from the 3-point line but this win was more about their defense as they put the clamps on the Hawks from the start, holding them to just 65 points entering the fourth quarter to easily secure the crucial win on the road.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Hawks have lost seven of their last eight night games following a home loss.
- The Knicks have won each of their last five games following a road win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as road underdogs.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last eight playoff games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have won three of their last four playoff games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six playoff games following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in five of their last six night games at Madison Square Garden.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last eight road games following a home loss has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last seven Eastern Conference First Round home games against Southeast Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mitchell Robinson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (16.1) this season.
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.9) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Jalen Johnson has recorded 67 games with 4+ assists this season—equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Dyson Daniels ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.0).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.3).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.1).
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season—they trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
Knicks vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks will be disappointed with their performance in Game 4 as they just couldn’t recover after getting off to such a slow start, but they have to look at the positives and understand that they are still in a great position to stay alive if they can respond on Tuesday. The Knicks can now breathe a little sigh of relief after squaring up the series on Sunday but they still have plenty of work to do and their last game at home was Game 2, where the Hawks won by 107-106 thanks to 32 points from CJ McCollum. The Knicks were able to reclaim the momentum heading back home and they’ve opened as moderate favorites, but the way this series has gone, I think we’re about to see another nail-biter. I still have the Knicks getting the win at home, but the Hawks will make their adjustments and I don’t see them getting off to such a slow start again. Give me the Hawks with the points in a game that should go down to the wire.
