Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Pick Game 2 – April 20, 2026
Jake Thompson
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New York closed the regular season as the East’s No. 3 seed (53-29), while Atlanta entered as the No. 6 seed (46-36). The market is still pricing this as a Knicks-controlled matchup, with New York laying 5.5 points and a modest total for two top-10 defenses.
Odds from BetAnything as of 6:05 a.m. ET on April 20, 2026.
Odds & Game Info
Game 2 tips at 8:00 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden (New York).
| Market | Atlanta Hawks | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-110) | -5.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +188 | -225 |
| Total | Over 217.5 (-108) | Under 217.5 (-112) |
Injury report (as of this morning):
- Hawks: Onyeka Okongwu (knee) game-time decision; Jock Landale (ankle) out.
- Knicks: OG Anunoby (ankle) game-time decision.
Rest/travel note: Both teams last played Saturday, April 18 (Game 1). New York stays home, and Atlanta remains in New York between Games 1 and 2.
Team Snapshot
This table focuses on season-long profile stats, plus current betting results graded through April 18.
| Team | Record | Last 10 | ATS | O/U | ORtg | DRtg | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 46-36 (22-19 road) | 6-4 | 44-39-0 | 40-43-0 | 115.0 | 112.9 | 102.5 |
| New York Knicks | 53-29 (30-10 home) | 6-4 | 45-39-0 | 39-44-0 | 118.7 | 112.3 | 97.7 |
Recent Form
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta’s last five results: L at Knicks 113-102 (Apr. 18), L at Heat 143-117 (Apr. 12), W vs Cavaliers 124-102 (Apr. 10), L at Cavaliers 122-116 (Apr. 8), L vs Knicks 108-105 (Apr. 6). They are 6-4 over their last 10, with a 117.9 offensive rating and a 112.4 defensive rating in that span.
The Hawks’ profile is still pace-driven (102.5), but their free-throw rate is low (23.4%, 27th), which can make it harder to stabilize scoring when the game slows and whistles tighten.
New York Knicks
New York’s last five results: W vs Hawks 113-102 (Apr. 18), L vs Hornets 110-96 (Apr. 12), W vs Raptors 112-95 (Apr. 10), W vs Celtics 112-106 (Apr. 9), W at Hawks 108-105 (Apr. 6). They are 6-4 over their last 10, with a 119.7 offensive rating in that span, but their defensive rating over the last 10 has risen to 117.2 compared to their season mark (112.3).
The Knicks are built for playoff tempo: 97.7 pace (25th) with elite offensive efficiency (118.7 ORtg) and strong shot-quality defense (54.1% opponent eFG%, 10th).
Matchup Keys
- Pace control: Atlanta plays fast (102.5 pace, 5th) while New York plays slow (97.7, 25th). If the Knicks keep this in the half court, Atlanta’s possessions become more reliant on shot-making.
- Second-chance points: New York’s offensive rebounding rate is 32.8% (7th). Atlanta’s defensive rebounding is solid by profile (29.8% opponent ORB%, 9th), and that clash matters because extra Knicks possessions can cover a moderate spread quickly.
- Turnover math: Atlanta protects the ball well (13.8% turnover rate, 8th). Against a Knicks team that is middle-of-pack at forcing turnovers (14.7%, 14th), the Hawks’ best path is getting clean shots without live-ball giveaways fueling runouts.
- Efficiency over whistles: Both teams are bottom-five in free-throw rate (Knicks 23.8%, 25th; Hawks 23.4%, 27th), which often keeps scoring more jump-shot dependent and reduces clock-stopping points.
Betting Trends
- Knicks are 30-10 at home this season (regular season).
- Hawks are 22-19 on the road this season (regular season).
- Knicks are 29-13-0 ATS at home (graded through Apr. 18).
- Hawks are 23-19-0 ATS on the road (graded through Apr. 18).
- Hawks road games have gone Over at a 57.14% clip (24-18-0), while Hawks home games have leaned Under (16-25-0) in graded results.
- Knicks games have leaned Under in graded results (44 Unders in 83 decisions: 39-44-0 O/U).
- Atlanta is 21-20-0 ATS as an underdog (graded through Apr. 18).
- New York is 36-31-0 ATS as a favorite (graded through Apr. 18).
Best Bet
Under 217.5 (-112).
New York plays at a slow pace (97.7), and this series setup favors half-court possessions with fewer easy transition points. Both teams grade as top-10 defenses by season defensive rating (Knicks 112.3, Hawks 112.9), and both offenses are low free-throw-rate units, which tends to keep scoring more dependent on shot-making rather than “free” points at the line. Game 1 finished at 215 total points (113-102), and the matchup profile still points to a playoff tempo rather than an Atlanta-style track meet.
Predicted Score
Knicks 111, Hawks 104
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