Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Pick – Jan 20, 2025
The Atlanta Hawks (22-19) have a 2-0 lead over the New York Knicks (27-16) this season and will battle once again on Monday, January 20 at 3:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The Knicks are favored at Bookmaker to win with a point spread at -6.5 (-110).
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Hawks are on a three-game win streak as they enter this upcoming battle with the Knicks. Their most recent success was a 119-115 overtime outing against the Boston Celtics.
Their effort in the first quarter did not look great to start, as they were down 33-21 heading into the second. But, strong second and fourth quarters allowed them a fighting chance to come back and win. Trae Young led with 28 points and 11 assists to push their offense.
They shot 47.3 percent from the field and 24.3 percent from deep. Defensively they held the Celtics to 38.5 percent shooting and 28.8 percent from three. Even though they did not have a great shooting night from beyond the arc, they held the Celtics to roughly the same.
The Hawks have the sixth-best offense in the league, as they score an average of 117.2 points a game. On defense they have allowed opposing teams to get 119.0 points a game and rank 28th. If they can lock down defensively, they could be a great team.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The Knicks have gone 2-3 over their last five games, with their latest battle being a 116-99 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves. During this five game stretch, they have been a bit volatile on both ends of the floor.
They were a bit flat in the first and fourth quarters (both scoring 21 points each time). This separated the two teams, as the Knicks had no positive momentum. Jalen Brunson led with 26 points and five assists.
Offensively they shot 38.9 percent from the field and 41.2 percent from three point land. However, their defense allowed the Timberwolves to shoot 53.2 percent from the field and 55.0 percent from deep. Even with a solid offensive night, they cannot allow teams to get a hot hand.
The Knicks are averaging 117.0 points a game and ranks seventh. Their defense has given up 111.1 points a game to opponents, ranking ninth. This spread is much more appealing than what the Hawks offer.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
The Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks betting odds have been announced by Bookmaker, favoring the Knicks by 6.5 points. The Hawks are averaging 114.5 points on the Knicks, while holding them to 108.0.
Current market predictions suggest the Knicks have a 53.3 percent chance of winning. The Knicks are 13-8 at home, have a slightly healthier roster with key players compared to the Hawks, and should be able to cover the spread with more motivation this time around.
Final Pick: New York Knicks -6.5 (-110)
