The Atlanta Hawks (6-21) slump into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday on a four-game losing skid. They’ll tip-off against the New York Knicks (6-21) at 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Hawks-Knicks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Hawks at Knicks: Key injuries
Hawks
- C John Collins (suspension) out
- SG Kevin Huerter (shoulder) questionable
- PF Jabari Parker (ankle) probable
Knicks
- SG Reggie Bullock (neck) out
- SG Wayne Ellington (Achilles) out
- SG Allonzo Trier (concussion) out
Hawks at Knicks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Hawks 112, Knicks 106
Moneyline (ML)
The two teams share last place in the Eastern Conference, trailing the conference-leading Milwaukee Bucks by 17.5 games through 27 games this season. The HAWKS (+105) have dropped four straight, but three of those were against teams currently in playoff position in the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers. They took the Heat to overtime before losing 135-121, and they lost 101-96 to the Lakers.
The Knicks (-129) have lost 11 of their last 13, including a 111-105 defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. I like the Hawks as road dogs as they return to their appropriate level of competition against the Knicks.
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Against the Spread (ATS)
Stick with the moneyline rather than accepting a smaller payout with the -106 odds for the Hawks to cover a small spread of +1.5. It offers just one point of insurance in the event of a loss, and is another good indication of Atlanta’s chances of winning this game outright. In a coin-flip game, always opt for the value.
The Hawks are 12-15 against the spread overall and 5-9 on the road. The Knicks are 14-13 ATS overall and 6-7 at home, but they haven’t closed as a favorite since Nov. 18 against the Cleveland Cavaliers (-5.5). They’re just 1-2 ATS as a favorite for the season.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the UNDER 224.5 (-106). Both teams are rested coming into Tuesday and they’re at relatively full health. Look for full defensive efforts from both sides. The Knicks are just 10-17 against the Over/Under for the year and fall 1.1 points shy of the projection on average. The Hawks are 15-12 against the totals, but they top the number by just 1.3 points per game.
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