| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | Atlanta Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 53-29 | 46-36 |
| Spread | -2.5 -102 | +2.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | -130 | +110 |
| Total | Over 214.5 (-110) | Under 214.5 (-110) |
| Where | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA | |
| When | Saturday, April 25, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC | |
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks need a win to even up the series at 2-2. The Knicks have won 13 of their last 19 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 109 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 106 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.7 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.3 points and 3.3 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Josh Hart is dishing out 5.7 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks look for a third straight win to take a 3-1 series lead. The Hawks have lost 4 of their last 7 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 106 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 45 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 27 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 21.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer, and Onyeka Okongwu is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last nine games at State Farm Arena following a home win.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six Eastern Conference First Round road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine playoff road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games at State Farm Arena following a home win.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Hawks have lost seven of their last eight playoff games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have won each of their last six Saturday games against the Hawks.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight playoff games as underdogs following a win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in four of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last four playoff games at State Farm Arena has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Knicks’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents have 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 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.
New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
I’ve backed the Knicks a couple of times in this series and they’ve burned me. While I still like the experience, it looks like the Hawks have settled in the series and are oozing with confidence. The defensive pressure is giving the Knicks fits and the Hawks’ depth is getting whatever it wants offensively. The underdog has covered 7 of the last 10 games between the Knicks and Hawks. The last two games have been decided by one point. Win or lose, it’s probably good to have the free bucket in your pocket. Still, the Hawks have the momentum and I’m starting to like their chances to win the series. Give me the free bucket.