New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction 12/27/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

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 on a tear as they’ve won 13 of their last 16 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after sneaking past the Cavaliers in a thrilling 126-124 home win on Christmas Day. Jalen Brunson drained six 3-pointers to lead the way with 34 points, Jordan Clarkson added 25 points on nine of 17 shooting off the bench, while Josh Hart chipped in with 15 points.

As a team, the Knicks shot 47 percent from the field and an efficient 21 of 44 from the 3-point line as they clawed their way back from an early 15-point deficit to take narrow lead at halftime. But their work wasn’t done as they exploded for 42 points in the fourth quarter to overcome a 17-point deficit to snatch the game away in a dramatic finish. Tyler Kolek had a major impact in just 25 minutes off the bench as he scored 16 points with nine assists but his biggest play was a crucial chasedown block with just 1:46 left in the game. 

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks have been in dreadful form as they’ve lost nine of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a five-game slide after getting routed by the Heat in a 126-111 loss last night. Trae Young led the team with 30 points and six assists on eight of 16 shooting, Jalen Johnson added 24 points with nine rebounds and 10 assists while Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in with 15 points off the bench.

As a team, the Hawks shot 47 percent from the field and 12 of 36 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and scored just 19 points in the second quarter to trail by 12 points going into the halftime break. This is a shame because the Hawks rallied in the third quarter to cut the deficit to just one point, before the Heat pulled away with 36 points in the fourth quarter. 

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

• The Hawks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Hawks’ last nine games at State Farm Arena.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last 14 games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Hawks have lost seven of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Knicks.
• The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against the Knicks after losing as favorites.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

• Five of the last six night games between the Knicks and Hawks have gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of the Knicks’ last six night games at State Farm Arena have gone OVER the total points line.

New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction

The Knicks have ruled out Josh Hart and Landry Shamet with Miles McBride listed as questionable, while the Hawks are still playing without Kristaps Porzingis. The Knicks have been one of the hottest teams in the league this month and they would’ve taken so much confidence from their dramatic comeback win over the Cavaliers on Christmas Day.

In contrast, the Hawks are mired in their worst slump of the season despite being relatively healthy, and they have now lost five in a row following last night’s defeat to the Heat. The Knicks are clear favorites in this spot, especially against a slumping Hawks team playing their second game of a back to back set. Let’s stick with the more consistent Knicks to maintain their momentum with another win and cover here.

Peter Tran's Pick: New York -5.5