| MATCHUP | Atlanta Hawks | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 46-36 | 53-29 |
| Spread | +5.5 -105 | -5.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +190 | -230 |
| Total | Over 216.5 (-115) | Under 216.5 (-105) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Monday, April 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC | |
The Atlanta Hawks and NY Knicks meet Monday in NBA Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks need a win to even up the series at 1-1. The Hawks have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 102 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 47.5 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 26 points and 3 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 23 points and 7 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu is the third double-digit scorer, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is grabbing 1 rebound. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 63.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 48 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks recently had a chance to take a quick 2-0 series lead. The Knicks have won 13 of their last 17 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 113 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 102 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28 points and 5 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25 points and 4 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Josh Hart is dishing out 5 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 48 percent from beyond the arc and 83.3 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
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Why the New York Knicks will win
- The favorites have won each of the Knicks’ last 10 games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Hawks have lost eight of their last nine playoff road games.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six games.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road underdogs.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six Eastern Conference First Round games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have won four of their last six playoff games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five playoff games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in four of their last five night games against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Hawks’ last 12 Eastern Conference First Round games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last four playoff games between the Hawks and Knicks at Madison Square Garden has gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Josh Hart is one of only three players to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
- Mikal Bridges is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (312) this season.
- C.J. McCollum is one of only 11 players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game 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
OG Anunoby is probable for the Knicks despite an ankle issue.
Onyeka Okongwu is questionable for the Hawks due to a knee injury.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Hawks were a nice team for us over the last month or so and many had hopes for them in this series. The Hawks are fine and moving in the right direction. A lot of three-and-D guys, youth, and athleticism. I get the appeal. The problem is the Hawks are young and going up against an experienced Knicks team that knows it’s now or never. As I said in the game 1 write-up, there are too many resources put into this team to be a first- or second-round exit. To avoid a shakeup, the Knicks probably have to make the finals.
Some of the younger players for the Hawks struggled in game 1 as expected and while you’d expect improvement with a game under their belt, there’s just a serious experience gap between these teams when the big boys usually shine. MSG is also a zoo this time of year. I’d need more points. Give me the Knicks.