| MATCHUP | Atlanta Hawks | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 46-36 | 53-29 |
| Spread | +6.5 -110 | -6.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +205 | -250 |
| Total | Over 213.5 (-110) | Under 213.5 (-110) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC | |
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks look for another road win to take a 3-2 series lead. The Hawks have lost 5 of their last 8 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 104 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.3 points on 46.1 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 24.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.5 points and 7 rebounds. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.9 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks also have a chance to take a 3-2 series lead. The Knicks have won 14 of their last 20 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 110.3 points on 6.1 percent shooting and allowing 104 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21 points and 5 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Josh Hart is dishing out 5 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won eight of their last 10 home games.
- The Hawks have lost eight of their last 10 playoff road games.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last seven Eastern Conference First Round games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against the Knicks following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six playoff games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in five of their last six night games against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last seven games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight playoff games as home favorites have 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.
- Onyeka Okongwu is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 three-pointer, 1.0 steal, and 1.0 block 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.
Jock Landale is out for the Hawks due to an ankle injury.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are going to be favored because they’re at home and the sexier team, and they’re coming off a big-time performance in game 4, where they won comfortably. However, we’ve watched the Knicks all season and we know this team is hit or miss. One game the Knicks play to their potential and things come together; the next game the offense is clogged up and it’s Brunson or bust.
The Hawks are still young and athletic and can cause problems for these Knicks. I’m also a believer that the Hawks are the better-coached team. This series feels like a long one and every game can be won by either team. There’s not much momentum here. Give me the Hawks and the points.