Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks Predictions & Picks – Knicks To Increase Series Lead In NBA Playoffs

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20 Apr 2026
Leigh Copson 20 Apr 2026
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  • Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks picks for Monday, April 20
  • Game is taking place at Madison Square Garden
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Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks Predictions & Picks

New York are tipped to cover as they double their series lead before heading to Atlanta.

The Knicks did not have it all their own way in Game 1, but they did get the job done and it is hard to ignore both their home form this season, and their recent record against the Hawks.

  • New York Knicks are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings
  • New York Knicks are 31-10 at home this season
  • New York Knicks ar 6-0-0 ATS in their last 6 games
  • The Under has cashed in 6 of the previous 8 meetings

Head To Head

  • Atlanta Hawks lead the all-time series 209-205
  • New York Knicks won 113-102 when the two teams last met on April 18

Atlanta Hawks Form

Atlanta go into this game having dropped the series opener in New York - their fourth defeat in their previous five games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-27 at Boston Celtics L 102-109
Mar-28 vs Sacramento Kings W 123-113
Mar-30 vs Boston Celtics W 112-102
Apr-01 at Orlando Magic W 130-101
Apr-03 at Brooklyn Nets W 141-107
Apr-06 vs New York Knicks L 105-108
Apr-08 at Cleveland Cavaliers L 116-122
Apr-10 vs Cleveland Cavaliers W 124-102
Apr-12 at Miami Heat L 117-143
Apr-18 at New York Knicks L 102-113

New York Knicks Form

New York enter the second meeting with Atlanta holding a 1-0 series lead, and having now won six of their previous seven games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-26 at Charlotte Hornets L 103-114
Mar-29 at Oklahoma City Thunder L 100-111
Mar-31 at Houston Rockets L 94-111
Apr-01 at Memphis Grizzlies W 130-119
Apr-03 vs Chicago Bulls W 136-96
Apr-06 at Atlanta Hawks W 108-105
Apr-09 vs Boston Celtics W 112-106
Apr-10 vs Toronto Raptors W 112-95
Apr-12 vs Toronto Raptors W 112-95
Apr-18 vs Atlanta Hawks W 113-102

Verdict

New York were made to earn their Game 1 win and we are backing them to now double their series lead.

The Knicks have been in excellent form this season and have had Atlanta's number in recent meetings.

Best Bet1: New York -5.5 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 217.0 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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