The New York Knicks are hosting the Atlanta Hawks in this Eastern Conference matchup tonight! The Hawks are riding into this game on a three-game winning streak. Their last win came against the Orlando Magic 112-106. As for the Knicks, they are coming off an impressive win last night. They defeated the Indiana Pacers 128-115. We know how these matchups at MSG, especially with Trae Young being public enemy number one. Let’s dive into this game and cook up a winning slip!
Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Atlanta Hawks | +8 (-110) | Over 241 (-102) | +270 |
| New York Knicks | -8 (-110) | Under 241 (-118) | -340 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Match Details
- Fixture: Atlanta Hawks @ New York Knicks
- Date and Time: February 12th, 2025
Key Stats
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a big win against the Orlando Magic on the road. They defeated the Magic, 112-106. Trae Young had a subpar game with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, and shot 6/17 from the floor, including 1/8 from three. Caris LeVert showed out in his second game with the Hawks with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Dyson Daniels had another above-average game with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and a block. With a record of 26-28, Atlanta currently sits 8th in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, outside of forcing turnovers, this is a subpar defensive team. They currently rank 26th in points allowed per game, 26th in opponent field goal %, 24th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 10th in blocks per game, 2nd in steals per game, and 10th in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, Larry Nance Jr. was ruled out for this game. Jalen Johnson suffered the season-ending shoulder injury a few weeks ago. With Nance out, that hurts the Hawks bench with his versatility, rebounding ability, and inside scoring.
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks are coming off an impressive win last night against the Indiana Pacers, 128-115. It was impressive due to Jalen Brunson being in massive foul trouble for the majority of the night. Karl-Anthony Towns picked up the slack with 40 points and 12 rebounds. Josh Hart had an exceptional game as well with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Miles McBride was great off the bench with 15 points, 3 rebounds, and shot 4/4 from three. With a record of 35-18, that is good enough to be 3rd in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, they are an average to below-average team. They currently rank, 9th in points allowed per game, 20th in opponent field goal %, 29th in opponent 3-point %, 30th in blocks per game, 13th in steals per game, and 23rd in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, OG Anunoby is listed as questionable with the foot injury that has kept him sidelined for the past four games. I can hit this nail on the head till the cows come home. When this team is healthy, they can contend with the best teams in the NBA and compete for an NBA title.
Prediction
The New York Knicks are going to beat the Atlanta Hawks and cover the 8-point spread in this game. Despite Trae Young having the success he’s had at MSG, the Knicks are the better team in this spot. Even if OG doesn’t play, I am riding the hot hand of KAT. Jalen Brunson also has a great bounceback spot after having a subpar performance due to foul trouble. Give me the home team, the healthier team, and the team with more to gain from the win. If the Knicks win this game, they keep up with the likes of Boston in the standings.
Final Pick
New York Knicks -8 (-110)
