Pick details
| MATCHUP | Atlanta Hawks | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 46-36 | 53-29 |
| Spread | +5.5 -115 | -5.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +185 | -225 |
| Total | Over 216.5 (-110) | Under 216.5 (-110) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Saturday, April 18, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks recently beat the Cavs and lost to the Heat. The Hawks are in the playoffs for the fourth time in the last six years. The Hawks have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119.9 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.5 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.8 points and 3.4 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer, and Jonathan Kuminga is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks recently beat the Raptors and lost to the Hornets. The Knicks are in the playoffs for a fourth straight season. The Knicks have won 12 of their last 16 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 117.9 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 46 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.1 points and 3 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 3.7 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The favorites have won each of the Knicks’ last nine games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Hawks have lost 16 of their last 18 playoff road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The home team has covered the spread in eight of the Knicks’ last nine games.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as road underdogs.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won four of their last five playoff games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last two Eastern Conference First Round games as home favorites.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six Eastern Conference First Round games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Hawks’ last 11 Eastern Conference First Round road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Knicks’ last six playoff games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Miles McBride ranks 7th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.3%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.3).
- The Knicks rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.9).
- The Hawks rank 2nd in the league for field goals made per game this season (43.6).
- The Hawks rank 2nd in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (92.0).
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Injury Report
The Knicks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Hawks will be without Jock Landale due to an ankle injury.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Hawks are a sneaky threat in the Eastern playoffs and finished the regular season 44-38 ATS. The Hawks are young athletic and they play defense while having shooters. This is a dangerous series for the Knicks. With that said, the line is showing a bit too much respect toward the Hawks. We have to remember this is still an inexperienced Hawks team for the most part and I question how they’ll handle the moment.
The Knicks are experienced and there’s pressure on them to make a deep run. There are a lot of resources put into this Knicks roster. This team has to make at least the conference finals. Also, MSG is a zoo in the playoffs. I’ll lay the reasonable number with the Knicks.
Randy Chambers's Pick: New York Knicks -5.5
