The road has not been kind to the Atlanta Hawks this season, as they've won only 12 of their 34 contests away from home. They've lost three consecutive road games and five of their last six but look to post a rare victory when they visit the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Atlanta (35-36) also has struggled against New York (30-41) of late, losing all three of their previous meetings this season and seven straight since posting a double-overtime triumph at home on Feb. 9, 2020. The Hawks are 10th in the Eastern Conference, five games ahead of the Knicks and Washington Wizards for the final play-in spot.
Tip-off at Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Atlanta is a three-point favorite in the latest Hawks vs. Knicks odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 226. Before making any Knicks vs. Hawks picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Hawks and just locked in its NBA picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Hawks vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. Hawks spread: Atlanta -3
- Knicks vs. Hawks over-under: 226 points
- Knicks vs. Hawks money line: Atlanta -160, New York +140
- ATL: The Hawks are 1-8 against the spread in their last nine overall games
- NYK: The Knicks are 1-7 ATS in their last eight home contests
Why the Hawks can cover
Trae Young, who is fourth in the NBA in scoring (27.9 points) and third in assists (9.5), continued to display his talents in Sunday's 117-112 home loss to New Orleans. The 23-year-old point guard recorded 21 points and 10 assists for his 36th double-double of the season and 90th career outing with at least 20 and 10, respectively. Young appeared in two of the Hawks' three previous contests against New York this campaign, scoring 33 and 29 points while making at least four 3-pointers in each game.
Danilo Gallinari produced his best offensive performance of 2021-22 on Sunday, going 11-for-21 from the field for a season-high 27 points. Clint Capela ranks fourth in the league with an average of 11.9 rebounds and pulled down 10 against the Pelicans. The 27-year-old Swiss center added 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting for his 29th double-double of the season and second in three contests. He and the rest of the Hawks' frontcourt will have an easier time on the defensive end Tuesday with Knicks leading scorer Julius Randle out with a knee injury.
Why the Knicks can cover
RJ Barrett has been a major offensive contributor since late December, scoring in double figures in 33 consecutive contests. The 21-year-old small forward was 4-for-8 from 3-point range and finished with a team-high 24 points against Utah on Sunday. Barrett hit double digits in two of the previous three meetings with the Hawks this season, topping out with 26 points on Jan. 15 in a 117-108 victory.
Immanuel Quickley scored 16 points off the bench against the Jazz and his scoring average has increased by over five points since the All-Star break. He's also been highly effective in getting to the free throw line and converting from there as he's gone 24-for-28 from the charity stripe over the last three games. Evan Fournier was 5-for-10 from beyond the arc on Sunday and has made at least four 3-pointers in each of his last four outings.
How to make Hawks vs. Knicks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, with the teams projected to combine for 222 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in over 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
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