Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/28
The Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks are set for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference First Round series. The game will be held at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Both teams are tied 2-2 in this best-of-7 series.
Atlanta, led by Head Coach Quin Snyder, is looking to bounce back after a loss in their last game against New York. Meanwhile, New York, coached by Mike Brown, will try to maintain their momentum at home. The game will be broadcast on NBC.
Hawks vs Knicks Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Betting Odds: Knicks -6.5 (-111), Hawks +6.5 (-110)
Atlanta Hawks Team Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have been inconsistent in their recent playoff games against the New York Knicks. They won a close game on April 23, 109-108, but lost the following game by 16 points. The Hawks’ shooting has been up and down, with field goal percentages ranging from 41.0% to 49.4% in their last three games.
Key players like CJ McCollum and Jalen Johnson have been vital for the Hawks. McCollum leads the team with an average of 24.5 points per game in the postseason. Johnson adds 19.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, making significant contributions on both ends of the court.
Injuries have affected the Hawks, with Jock Landale and Keshon Gilbert currently out. Landale is dealing with a high ankle sprain and will miss more time. The team will need others to step up in their absence, especially in a critical game against the Knicks. The starting lineup for the next game is not yet confirmed.
New York Knicks Team Preview
The New York Knicks recently played against the Atlanta Hawks in a few games. They won their last game by 16 points with a score of 114-98. Key players like Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby were instrumental in this victory.
Throughout the postseason, the Knicks have scored an average of 110.2 points per game. They are ranked 8th in points per game and 6th in three-point percentage at 37.6%. Their defensive efforts have also been strong, allowing only 104 points per game.
Jalen Brunson has been a standout player for the Knicks. He averages 25.5 points per game in the postseason. Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby also contribute significantly with over 20 points per game each.
BTB Betting Pick
The Knicks are favored by 6.5 points against the Hawks. The Knicks score 110.2 points per game and allow 104.0 points. The Hawks score 104.0 points per game and allow 110.2 points. With the Knicks’ better scoring and defense, they are likely to cover the spread. Take the Knicks at -6.5.
The over/under line for this game is set at 213.5 points. The combined average points per game for both teams is 214.2. The Knicks and Hawks’ stats suggest a close game to this line. Lean towards the over at 213.5.