The Atlanta Hawks (6-4) welcome the New York Knicks (5-5) to State Farm Arena Wednesday. Tip is 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: Knicks lead 1-0 with 126-120 win in Atlanta on Oct. 27
The Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons on the road 126-120 Tuesday, covering as a 5-point favorite. Atlanta is 3-6 against the spread (ATS) and 1-3 ATS at home. It has struggled lately, winning just 2 of 4 and covering just 1 of those 4. The Hawks are led by G Trae Young, who is averaging 24.4 points per game (PPG).
The Knicks lost to the Boston Celtics 114-98 Monday, failing to cover as a 9.5-point road underdog. New York has won 3 of its last 4 and is 3-1 ATS over that span. The Knicks are led by G Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 22.6 PPG.