The Atlanta Hawks (6-4) are hosting the New York Knicks (5-5) in a conference battle on Wednesday night. This is the second of four matchups between these clubs, and on Oct. 27, the Knicks beat the Hawks 126-120. Atlanta is currently fourth in the NBA in points per game (120.9), while New York is 28th in scoring (108.4). RJ Barrett (illness) is questionable for the Knicks.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. New York is a 1-point favorites in the latest Knicks vs. Hawks odds per SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 230.5. Before making any Hawks vs. Knicks picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five seasons. The model enters Week 4 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a 80-43 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
The model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Hawks. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Hawks vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. Hawks spread: New York -1
- Knicks vs. Hawks Over-Under: 230.5 points
- Knicks vs. Hawks money line: New York -113, Atlanta -107
- ATL: Has hit the 3Q game total Over in 74 of its last 85 games
- NY: Has hit the 1H money line in 51 of its last 81 games
- Knicks vs. Hawks picks: See picks here
Why the Knicks can cover
Guard Immanuel Quickley is a smart and energetic player off the bench. Quickley has a fast release with solid range from the outside as the Kentucky product is averaging 14.5 points and 3.8 assists while shooting 37% from downtown. He finished with at least 17 points in two of his last three games. In Sunday's win over the Hornets, Quickley totaled 17 points, nine assists, and shot 4-of-6 from three.
Forward Barrett (game-time decision) is an athletic three-level scorer. Barrett is able to get downhill to attack the lane but now owns a reliable jumper on the outside. The Duke product is averaging 22.6 points, 3.1 assists, and shoots 50% from beyond the arc. In his last contest, Barrett logged 24 points, four boards, and went 4-of-6 from downtown. See which team to pick here.
Why the Hawks can cover
Guard Dejounte Murray is a smooth slasher with good body control. Murray is elusive in the lane with great court vision to get his teammates involved. The Washington product is putting up 22.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and six assists. The 27-year-old amassed 20-plus points in six of his last seven games, and on Saturday against the Heat, Murray had 23 points, five assists, and went 5-of-9 from downtown.
Forward De'Andre Hunter is a lengthy and active wing that does a bunch of different things for Atlanta. Hunter can shoot from the perimeter, attack in transition, and play lights-out defense. The Virginia product averages 14 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. In Tuesday's win over the Pistons, Hunter notched 16 points, five rebounds, and five assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make Knicks vs. Hawks picks
The model has simulated Hawks vs. Knicks 10,000 times and is leaning Under, with the teams projected to score 227 points. It also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
Who wins Knicks vs. Hawks, and which side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see the picks, all from the model that is on a 80-43 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
