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Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks Predictions & Picks
Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks Predictions & Picks
New York are tipped to successfully defend home court in Game 1.
The Knicks have been strong at the Garden this season, and they also boast an excellent record against the Hawks since the start of 2025.
- New York Knicks are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
- New York Knicks are 30-10 at home this seasonhave won 30 of their 40 home games
- New York Knicks are 5-0-0 ATS in each of their last 5 games
- The Under has cashed in 5 of the previous 7 meetings
Head To Head
- Atlanta Hawks lead the all-time series 209-204
- New York Knicks won 108-105 when the two teams last met on April 6
Atlanta Hawks Form
Atlanta head to New York having lost three of their final four regular season games to finish with a 46-36 record.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar-25 | at Detroit Pistons | W | 130-129 OT |
| 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 |
New York Knicks Form
New York ended the regular season with a defeat, but did win 12 of their final 16 games to end up with a 53-29 record.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar-24 | vs New Orleans Pelicans | W | 121-116 |
| 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 Charlotte Hornets | L | 96-110 |
Verdict
Atlanta enjoyed a successful run over the final few months of the season, but New York were the model of consistency at home.
They have also won five of the previous six meetings, so we are backing the Knicks in Game 1.
They have also won five of the previous six meetings, so we are backing the Knicks in Game 1.
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