Atlanta Hawks (36-40) vs New York Knicks (48-28)
Game Info: Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm (State Farm Arena)
Betting Odds: Atlanta Hawks +3.5 -- Over/Under: 236.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN SE
The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks collide at the State Farm Arena on Saturday night. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Pick.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks have been in great form, as they've won five of their last seven games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back here after having their three-game win streak halted by the Cavaliers in a 124-105 road defeat on Wednesday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 25 points and 13 rebounds, OG Anunoby added 23 points with six rebounds and six assists, and Josh Hart chipped in with 19 points. As a team, the Knicks shot 44 percent from the field and 11 of 36 from the 3-point line as they poured in 34 points in the first quarter to take an early 15-point lead. However, it was a completely different story in the second half, where the Knicks got outscored by 71-45 and were blown out in the end. The Knicks will meet the Suns, Celtics, and Pistons after this game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks have been doing it tough lately, as they've lost four of their last five games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a third-straight defeat after falling painfully short to the Mavericks in a 120-118 road defeat on Wednesday. Trae Young led the team with 25 points and 12 assists, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points with 14 rebounds and two blocks, and Dyson Daniels chipped in with 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the Hawks shot 43 percent from the field and 15 of 39 from the 3-point line as they rallied to erase a 10-point fourth quarter deficit, but they went scoreless in the final 1:45 to allow the Mavericks to steal the game behind a clutch shot from Anthony Davis with just 3.1 seconds remaining.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Knicks.
- The Knicks have lost four of their last five road games following a road loss.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 day games at State Farm Arena.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won 11 of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost nine of their last 10 home games following a road loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Hawks' last eight games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Knicks' last eight road games against the Hawks following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The Knicks are still keeping eyes on Jalen Brunson, Cameron Payne, and Mitchell Robinson, who are all questionable, while the Hawks are still missing Jalen Johnson and Clint Capela. These teams have already met four times this season. The series is tied at 2-2, and each game has been decided by single digits. My pick might change if the Knicks get Brunson back in the lineup, but the last meeting between these teams was a double overtime back on February 12. I think we're in for another close contest, so I am taking any points I can get.
Peter’s Pick Atlanta +3.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
