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The New York Knicks battle the Atlanta Hawks Saturday at the 2024 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Tip from Cox Pavilion is set for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks have played 4 Las Vegas Summer League games so far and are 2-2 in those performances. Their last 2 games have had thrilling endings, beating the Sacramento Kings 106-105 Wednesday and the Detroit Pistons 91-90 Friday. New York has a 4-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets and 7-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets on its resume as well. Second-round pick G Tyler Kolek has notched 15 assists in the last 2 games combined.
The Hawks, who selected F Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, have yet to win in the event. They lost to the Wizards by 6, Spurs by 3, Lakers by 1, and most recently Bulls by 4. Risacher, who has had the spotlight on him, is averaging 14.5 points per game and shooting 39.3% from the field. G Keaton Wallace led the team in scoring against the Bulls, dropping 22 with 5 triples.
Knicks at Hawks odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -152 (bet $152 to win $100) | Hawks +124 (bet $100 to win $124)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -2.5 (-110) | Hawks +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 177.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Knicks at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 91, Hawks 89
Moneyline
PASS.
The Hawks have lost all 4 games, but they have kept battles close and are worthy of a play here. The better value is the on spread, though. The Knicks have 2 wins in 4 games, both of which were 1-point victories.
Against the spread
BET HAWKS +2.5 (-110).
The Knicks defense has been awful in the summer league. Although their offense is efficient, they have allowed at least 90 in every game. Their last 2 games have finished within 1-point and 3 of their 4 games have ended within 4.
The Hawks have had all 4 losses within 6 points, and their last 3 were within 4 points. They hang close with teams and even pushed the Bulls to overtime in their last battle despite Chicago shooting 42.9% from deep.
Given the Knicks’ lacking defense and their play to the level of the competition, back HAWKS +2.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 177.5 (-110).
The Knicks opponents have feasted during the summer league, scoring 90, 94, 92 and 105. New York has scored at least 90 itself in 3 of 4 games. It ranks 3rd in field goal percentage at 47.3%, so it has one of the most efficient offenses.
The Hawks rank 8th in 3-point percentage at 33.3% and should be able to get open looks against a lacking New York defense. Atlanta has scored at least 86 in 3 of 4 games and dropped 99 in its last battle.
Given the trends for both teams, back OVER 177.5 (-110).
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