The New York Knicks (10-9) are on the road to face the Atlanta Hawks (11-9) with both teams playing the second game of a back-to-back. Tip-off is 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena. Below, we look at the Knicks vs. Hawks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Knicks lost 118-97 to the red-hot Phoenix Suns Friday night and have alternated wins and losses across their last seven games. C Julius Randle leads the Knicks in scoring with 19.8 points per game as he fell below 20 ppg after posting just 9 against the Suns.
The Hawks streaking right now having won seven straight games after having lost six in a row. They blew out the Memphis Grizzlies 132-100 Friday in the front half of their back-to-back. G Trae Young is scoring in bunches still, averaging 25.6 points and 9.2 assists per game this season. Atlanta is 8-1 at home and only 3-8 on the road.
Knicks at Hawks odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Knicks +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Hawks -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +5.5 (-108) | Hawks -5.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Knicks at Hawks key injuries
Knicks (not officially submitted)
- F Taj Gibson (groin) questionable
- G Derrick Rose (ankle) questionable
Hawks (not officially submitted)
- SF De’Andre Hunter (wrist) out
Team at Team odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 106, Hawks 102
Money line
The Knicks have followed up their last three losses with wins and lost last night to the hottest team in the league. They are 5-3 on the road.
The Hawks are playing equally well and have won the last eight games in which they were favored. They have not lost at home since November 4.
Take the KNICKS (+190) for the upset win.
Against the spread
The Knicks are 8-11 ATS and are 4-4 ATS on the road.
The Hawks are 9-11 ATS overall but 7-2 ATS at home. They have covered the spread in six of their seven straight wins.
All streaks eventually come to a close. Since I expect the Knicks to get the outright win, take the KNICKS +5.5 (-108).
Over/Under
Ten of the Knicks’ last 12 games have stayed Under the projected total. They are 7-12 O/U this season.
The Hawks are 10-10 O/U but their last three contests, and four of the last six, have hit the Over.
Take UNDER 216.5 (-108).
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