New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks Predictions & Picks – Knicks To Bounce Back In NBA Playoffs

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22 Apr 2026
Leigh Copson 22 Apr 2026
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  • New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks picks for Thursday, April 22
  • Game is taking place at State Farm Arena
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New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks Predictions & Picks

New York are tipped to bounce back from the Game 2 defeat at home.

The Knicks are in good form despite the narrow defeat on Tuesday, and they did win both regular season meetings in Atlanta.

  • New York Knicks are 6-2 in their last 8 games
  • New York Knicks won both regular season meetings in Atlanta
  • New York Knicks are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings overall
  • The Under has cashed in 7 of the previous 9 meetings

Head To Head

  • Atlanta Hawks lead the all-time series 210-205
  • Atlanta Hawks won 107-106 when the two teams last met on April 20

New York Knicks Form

New York head to Atlanta on the back of a Game 2 defeat that ended their recent seven-game win streak.

DateOppositionW/LScore
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
Apr-20 vs Atlanta Hawks L 106-107

Atlanta Hawks Form

Atlanta go into this matchup having levelled up the series with only their second win in their last six games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
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
Apr-20 at New York Knicks W 107-106

Verdict

Atlanta return home with a slight advantage, but we expect New York to take it right back.

The Knicks have won six of the last eight meetings and already boast a couple of wins in the ATL this season.

Best Bet1: New York Win Moneyline @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 216.0 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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