Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/20

The New York Knicks will host the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round in the NBA Playoffs. The Knicks have a 1-0 lead in this best-of-7 series. This game is set for Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM and will be televised on NBC.

In Game 1, the Knicks won 113-102 against the Hawks. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. Meanwhile, CJ McCollum was the top performer for the Hawks with 26 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist. Both teams are gearing up to adjust and compete in this second game of the series.

Hawks vs Knicks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Knicks -5.5 (-111), Hawks +5.5 (-110), Knicks MoneyLine -223, Hawks MoneyLine +182, Over/Under 217.5

Atlanta Hawks Team Preview

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a recent loss to the New York Knicks. They scored 102 points with a shooting rate of 43.7%. Jalen Johnson was a key player, scoring 23 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.

In their previous game against the Miami Heat, the Hawks scored 117 points. Buddy Hield led the team with 31 points in just 21 minutes. Asa Newell also contributed with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

During their win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Hawks scored 124 points. CJ McCollum played well, scoring 29 points and providing 4 assists. Dyson Daniels achieved a double-double with 13 points and 12 assists.

New York Knicks Team Preview

The New York Knicks had a strong showing in their recent playoff game against the Atlanta Hawks. They won by 11 points, scoring 113. Jalen Brunson led the team with 28 points and 7 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 25 points and 8 rebounds.

In the last regular season game against the Charlotte Hornets, the Knicks lost by 14 points. Jose Alvarado scored 16 points and had 7 assists. Miles McBride added 21 points with a solid shooting performance.

The Knicks have shown good offensive stats this postseason, scoring 113 points per game. They have a high field goal percentage of 47.5 and make 12 three-pointers per game. On defense, they allow only 102 points per game, ranking them 6th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Knicks are favored by 5.5 points against the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks have a strong offense, scoring 113 points per game, while the Hawks allow 113 points per game. With the Knicks’ offensive strength and the Hawks’ defensive struggles, picking the Knicks to cover the -5.5 spread is a solid choice. The projected score is Knicks 113, Hawks 102.

The over/under line for the game is set at 217.5 points. The Knicks average 113 points per game, and the Hawks average 102 points per game. Combining these averages gives a total of 215 points, suggesting a pick on the under 217.5 is reasonable. The projected total score is 215 points.