kThe New York Knicks (36-25) look to get back on the right track at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday with the Atlanta Hawks (26-34) in town. The Knicks are fourth in the East and the Hawks are in 10th, two games up on the Brooklyn Nets for the final play-in spot. New York beat Atlanta 116-114 the last time these two teams met in November.
Hawks vs Knicks Picks
The under has hit in each of the last five games on the New York Knicks schedule and 22 of their last 31. Atlanta has only been over the total in one of their last five games.
- Pick 1: Under 231.5 (-110)
Let’s take a look at the NBA team stats, the scores and odds for both Atlanta and New York, along with the Hawks vs Knicks betting picks.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Odds
The Knicks are moneyline favorites against the Hawks and are -7.5-point favorites in the Hawks vs Knicks betting picks. Atlanta is a +7.5-point underdog. The total is 231.5 at BetUS.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Information
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks
Location of the game: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: NBA TV
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Analysis
Atlanta Hawks Performance Recap and Analysis
The Hae is 11-18 on the road this season, including 0-3 in their last three road games on the NBA schedule. They’re 4-6 in their last 10 NBA games and coming off of consecutive losses to the Nets. They lost 114-102 on Saturday in a game in which they shot just 42 percent from the field, including 11-of-34 from three-point range.
The Hawks are fifth in NBA team stats for points (120.4) and fourth in pace (100.5). They’re T19th in three-point percentage (35.9), first in offensive rebounds (13.0), and eighth in free-throw percentage. Unfortunately, they play abysmal team defense, ranking last in NBA expert picks for defensive rating (121.3).
Key Injuries
Trae Young, the Hawks leader in NBA player stats for PPG, is out with a finger injury suffered in late February. He’s expected to miss at least four weeks. Seth Lundy is also on the Atlanta Hawks injury report and is a game-time decision for the Hawks vs Knicks betting picks.
Betting Trends to Know
- Atlanta has the worst record ATS in the NBA at 19-41, including 9-19 on the road.
- They’re 8-18 on the road ATS as an underdog, but 6-6 ATS with at least two days off.
New York Knicks Performance Recap and Analysis
The shorthanded Knicks are just 3-7 in their last 10 games, but coming off a 107-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. They were among the best teams in the league immediately after trading for OG Anunoby, but the small forward has been out since the end of January with an elbow injury. He’s expected to return sometime next week.
New York ranks 19th in points (113.4) and T29th in pace (95.4). They’re also 29th in assists (23.9), but play good defense, do a good job of protecting the ball, and can shoot the three – they’re 13th in three-pointers per game at 13.1.
Key Injuries
Mitchell Robinson, Julius Randle, and OG Anunoby are out for the shorthanded Knicks. Jalen Brunson is on the NBA injury report as a game-time decision with a knee injury.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Knicks are 15-15-1 ATS at Madison Square Garden and 12-9 as a home favorite.
- They’re 21-15-2 ATS against teams in the East.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Betting Picks
- Moneyline: Even without several key players, the Knicks should take care of business at home, where they’re 20-11 this season.
- Spread: This one could be close due to the Knicks having a depleted lineup.
- Over/Under: Take the under all day. The under has hit in each of the last five games on the New York Knicks schedule and 22 of their last 31. Atlanta has only been over the total in one of their last five games.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction
- NBA Pick: Under 231.5 (-110)
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