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

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  • Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks picks for Tuesday, April 28
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Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks Predictions & Picks

New York are tipped to cover as they regain the lead in this series.

The Knicks got back on track in Game 4, and despite some recent losses they do have a strong record against Atlanta, and they have also been covering consistently at home.

  • New York Knicks are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings
  • The winning team has covered in each of the last 6 meetings
  • New York Knicks are 9-3-0 ATS in their last 12 home games
  • The Under has cashed in 5 of the last 6 meetings

Head To Head

  • Atlanta Hawks lead the all-time series 211-206
  • New York Knicks won 114-98 when the two teams last met on April 26

Atlanta Hawks Form

Atlanta head back out on the road having surrendered the series lead with their fifth defeat in their last eight games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
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
Apr-20 at New York Knicks W 107-106
Apr-23 vs New York Knicks W 109-108
Apr-26 vs New York Knicks L 98-114

New York Knicks Form

New York return home having knotted up the series at two wins apiece with their eighth victory in their last 10 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
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
Apr-20 vs Atlanta Hawks L 106-107
Apr-23 at Atlanta Hawks L 108-109
Apr-26 at Atlanta Hawks W 114-98

Verdict

New York issued the perfect response to back-to-back losses, and we expect them to build on that Game 4 success.

The Knicks have won 10 of the last 13 at home, are covering consistently at MSG, and also have a strong recent record against the Hawks despite the Game 2 and 3 defeats.

Best Bet1: New York -6.5 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 213.0 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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