Get ready for an intense playoff-like atmosphere as the Atlanta Hawks face the New York Knicks in a fierce rivalry game on Monday, part of an eight-game NBA schedule.
Trae Young‘s Hawks have defeated the Knicks in both matchups this season, and this will be their first meeting since the showdown in the Emirates NBA Cup. Expect a lively crowd as Young, seen as a villain by Knicks fans, returns to Madison Square Garden.
Here’s a preview of the Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks game, which starts at 3:00 PM ET in New York.
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Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Predictions, Preview and Odds
Moneyline: Hawks (+217) vs. Knicks (-265)
Spread: Hawks +6.5 (-110) vs. Knicks -6.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Hawks o236.5 (-110) vs Knicks u236.5 (-110)
Editor’s note: The odds for the Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks game could change close to the game. The odds listed were according to information available at the time of writing.
Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks preview
The Atlanta Hawks proved to be a tough pair against the New York Knicks. They’ve already surprised the rebuilding Knicks twice this season, and both games were highly charged.
The Hawks enter this game on a hot streak, having won three straight and four of their last five. Their last win was a 119-115 overtime victory over The Boston Celtics at TD Garden, and face another tough challenge on the road at Madison Square Garden tonight.
The Knicks, meanwhile, are in the midst of their toughest stretch of the season. They have won just three of their last nine games, with a loss to the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and a shorthanded Orlando Magic team.
They are coming off a 116-99 loss to the Timberwolves and will look to turn things around entering the second half of the season.
Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks predicted starting lineups
For the Hawks, Kobe Bufkin is out for the season with a shoulder injury, Cody Zeller is out for personal reasons, Larry Nance Jr. is out with a hand injury, and Zacharrie Risacher is out with a thigh problem. Trae Young is listed as questionable with an Achilles injury.
For the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson is out with an ankle injury, while Josh Hart (neck) and Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) are questionable.
Hawks
G – Trae Young | G – Dyson Daniels | F – Vit Krejci | F – Jalen Johnson | C – Clint Capela
The Knicks
G – Jalen Brunson | G – Mikalski bridges | F – Josh Hart | F – OG Anunoby. | C – Karl-Anthony Towns
Editor’s note: These are projected lineups and may change depending on player availability.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks betting tips
- Trae Young who scores more than 23.5 points is -121 at Caesars. It is expected to exceed this rating.
- Mikal Bridges scoring under 18.5 points is -109 at Caesars. It is expected to fall below this total.
Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Prediction
Although the Knicks are favored in this game, we predict another surprise from the Hawks. The Hawks have been playing well lately, while the Knicks are struggling. If Trae Young plays, we expect an upset victory for the Hawks.
Edited by John Ezekiel Hirro
