The'New York Knicks (0-1) and Atlanta Hawks (0-1) square off on Friday with tip from State Farm Arena set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Knicks vs. Hawks odds'and make our expert'NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; tied 2-2 last season.
The Knicks lost their home opener to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, 108-104, pushing on the 4-point spread. New York’s talented shooting guards RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley each scored 24 points and PF Julius Randle just missed a triple-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Atlanta dropped its opening game 116-110 to the Charlotte Hornets as a 4-point favorite as the Under 235.5 cashed. PG Trae Young struggled from long range shooting 1-9 on 3-pointers, but still managed 23 points. SF Jalen Johnson chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds.