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The New York Knicks (0-1) and Atlanta Hawks (0-1) square off on Friday with tip from State Farm Arena set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; tied 2-2 last season.
The Knicks lost their home opener to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, 108-104, pushing on the 4-point spread. New York’s talented shooting guards RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley each scored 24 points and PF Julius Randle just missed a triple-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Atlanta dropped its opening game 116-110 to the Charlotte Hornets as a 4-point favorite as the Under 235.5 cashed. PG Trae Young struggled from long range shooting 1-9 on 3-pointers, but still managed 23 points. SF Jalen Johnson chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds.
Knicks at Hawks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:10 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Hawks -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -2.5 (-115) | Hawks +2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Knicks at Hawks key injuries
Knicks
- None
Hawks
- G Wesley Matthews (calf) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Knicks at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 112, Hawks 106
Moneyline
BET KNICKS +105.
The Knicks are the better team, but they faced one of the best teams in the East in their 1st game and went toe-to-toe with them. They bounce back on the road in Atlanta and win this game.
Against the spread
PASS.
There is no real advantage to taking the spread when you can just take the Knicks to win straight up on the moneyline for better odds.
New York was 29-17-1 ATS on the road last season.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 230.5 (-110)
New York is a very defensive-minded team and they take pride in not letting games get out of hand. The Knicks allowed 111.5 points per game last season which was the 7th-lowest in the NBA.
These teams have gone Under the total in 3 of their last 4 meetings.
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