Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction 2/12/25 NBA Picks

The Atlanta Hawks invade Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Pick.

The Atlanta Hawks are starting to heat up as they've won four of their last five games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight win after sneaking past the Magic in a 112-106 road win on Monday. Trae Young led the team with 19 points and eight assists, Caris LeVert added 18 points off the bench while Zaccharie Risacher chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Hawks shot 49 percent from the field and 12 of 32 from the 3-point line as they fell behind early thanks to a hot start from the Magic's Franz Wagner, but the Hawks kept the Magic's role players quiet the entire game to escape with the narrow win on the road. 

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in great form as they've won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after routing the Pacers in a 128-115 road win last night. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 40 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists, Josh Hart added 30 points with 10 rebounds and five assists on 12 of 16 shooting while Miles McBride chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Knicks shot 53 percent from the field and 10 of 27 from the 3-point line as they got off to a quick start thanks to some hot shooting from Hart and they just kept their foot on the gas, outscoring the Pacers in every quarter to win comfortably on the road. 

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Hawks have lost 15 of their 16 previous games at Madison Square Garden following a road win.
• The Knicks have won 10 of their last 11 games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in six of their last seven games at Madison Square Garden against teams that held a losing record.
• The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

• The Knicks have lost five of their last six games as home favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Hawks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Hawks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.

The Hawks are still missing Larry Nance Jr and Jalen Johnson, while the Knicks are still playing without OG Anunoby. The Knicks open as clear favorites at home as they've won eight of their last 10 games, but they are playing on zero days rest, so I actually prefer a play on the Hawks who can always depend on Young to have a big game at Madison Square Garden in front of a raucous crowd.