The New York Knicks (25-21) battle the Atlanta Hawks (23-22) Friday with tip from State Farm Arena set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Hawks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks 130-122 in a primetime showdown Wednesday, covering as a 2.5-point road underdog. Atlanta has covered 3 in a row yet is 5-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10. The Hawks are 12-9 straight up at home. Their offense ranks 10th in points per game (115.4).
The Knicks lost to the Washington Wizards 116-105 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point home favorite. New York is 24-20-2 ATS on the season and 6-4 ATS in its last 10 games. It is 14-8 straight up on the road. The Knicks’ defense ranks 2nd in the league in opponents’ FG percentage (44.9%).
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Knicks at Hawks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:29 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Hawks -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +2.5 (-108) | Hawks -2.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Knicks at Hawks key injuries
Knicks
- C Mitchell Robinson (thumb) out
Hawks
- G Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) questionable
- G Trae Young (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 118, Knicks 114
Moneyline
PASS.
Considering the value difference between the moneyline and spread, I’d back the Hawks and give the points here.
Against the spread
BET HAWKS -2.5 (-112).
The Knicks are 4-4 straight up without Robinson, with all their losses coming by double figures and only 1 win by that amount. The absence of Robinson will make C Clint Capela more effective.
While New York will do its best to exploit Young, G Dejounte Murray and F De’Andre Hunter will likely stick G Jalen Brunson and F RJ Barrett. The defensive abilities Atlanta has there should slow down the Knicks’ key weapons.
The Knicks are also 0-2 ATS in their last 2 while Atlanta is surging, covering 3 in a row and winning 4 in a row. At home, back the HAWKS -2.5 (-112).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 229.5 (-115).
The Hawks have gone Over in 2 straight, scoring at least 120 in each of those games. They are 25-20 O/U this season. The Knicks are 23-22-1, so both teams have been better at hitting the projected Over. New York is 4-3-1 O/U in its last 8 games.
Both teams are averaging over 114 points per game this season. The Hawks rank 9th in the NBA in pace and should push the tempo at home against a rival. Back the OVER 228.5 (-105).
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