| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | Atlanta Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 53-29 | 46-36 |
| Spread | +1.5 -118 | -1.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Total | Over 216.5 (-108) | Under 216.5 (-112) |
| Where | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA | |
| When | Thursday, April 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
The New York Knicks travel to the State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 on Thursday 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 must have been brimming with confidence after taking the series opener, but they now need to respond after coming up painfully short to the Hawks in a 107-106 defeat in Game 2 on Monday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 29 points and seven assists on 10 of 26 shooting; Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points on eight of 12 shooting, while Josh Hart tallied 15 points with 13 rebounds and six assists.
As a team, the Knicks shot 45 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 32 points in the first quarter to take the early lead and they looked to be in full control after pushing the lead out to 14 points, but they went ice-cold when it mattered most and scored just 10 points in the final 8:40 to fall short and surrender home-court advantage in the series.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks knew they were capable of a better performance after dropping Game 1 and they certainly showed that with a gritty win on Monday. CJ McCollum led the team with 32 points and six assists, Jonathan Kuminga added 19 points off the bench, and Jalen Johnson chipped in with 17 points.
As a team, the Hawks shot 49 percent from the field and nine of 30 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and had to work hard just to stay within striking distance and it paid off late in the fourth quarter, where they were able to take the lead with just 2:09 left on the clock. Nickeil Alexander-Walker had a quiet game of just nine points on three of 12 shooting, but CJ McCollum provided constant offense and was clearly the best player on the floor.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won 14 of their last 15 games at State Farm Arena.
- The Knicks have lost nine of their last 10 playoff road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five Eastern Conference First Round road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in 12 of their last 15 home games.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last seven playoff games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have won seven of their last eight playoff games following a loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven playoff games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at State Farm Arena following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last four night games between the Knicks and Hawks has gone UNDER the total points line.
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.
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.
Matchup/League Facts
- 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).
- 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).
New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The Knicks expect to have a full squad once again while the Hawks have ruled out Jock Landale. The Knicks will be so disappointed with their loss on Monday, as they know that they should have put the Hawks away at home, but now the series is tied at 1-1 heading to Atlanta, which really makes things interesting.
The Hawks were able to steal Game 2 thanks to a big night from McCollum and great team defense but you just know that the Knicks will come out swinging in this one. It’s tempting to take the Hawks to stay hot with another win at home, where the role players will surely step up, but the Knicks really should’ve gotten the job done in Game 2, but I think they make up for it with a narrow win and cover on the road.