The'New York Knicks (25-21) battle the Atlanta Hawks (23-22) Friday with tip from State Farm Arena set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Hawks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks 130-122 in a primetime showdown Wednesday, covering as a 2.5-point road underdog. Atlanta has covered 3 in a row yet is 5-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10. The Hawks are 12-9 straight up at home. Their offense ranks 10th in points per game (115.4).
The Knicks lost to the Washington Wizards 116-105 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point home favorite. New York is 24-20-2 ATS on the season and 6-4 ATS in its last 10 games. It is 14-8 straight up on the road. The Knicks’ defense ranks 2nd in the league in opponents’ FG percentage (44.9%).
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