New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/23
The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks are set for Game 3 in the Eastern Conference First Round of the NBA Playoffs. The series is tied at 1-1, making this game crucial for both teams. The game will take place at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on Amaz.
The Knicks, coached by Mike Brown, finished the regular season with a 53-29 record. They are coming off a narrow loss to the Hawks, 107-106. Key players like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns will look to lead the team to a win on the road. The Hawks, led by Quin Snyder, finished the season with a 46-36 record. CJ McCollum was a standout in their last game against the Knicks, scoring 32 points. The Hawks aim to take advantage of their home court in this pivotal game.
Knicks vs Hawks Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Venue: State Farm Arena
- Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Betting Odds: Knicks -1.0 (-109), Hawks +1.0 (-113), Knicks MoneyLine -114, Hawks MoneyLine -106, Over/Under 216.5
New York Knicks Team Preview
The New York Knicks have shown solid performance in the postseason. They rank 9th in points per game with 109.5. Their field goal percentage is 46.1, placing them in the top 10.
Jalen Brunson leads the team with an average of 28.5 points per game in the playoffs. Karl-Anthony Towns follows with 21.5 points and 8 rebounds per game. Josh Hart is contributing 13 points and 13.5 rebounds per game.
The Knicks’ defense is strong, allowing 104.5 points per game. They are among the top in steals with 6 per game. Their free throw defense is tight, limiting opponents to 71.4 percent.
Atlanta Hawks Team Preview
The Atlanta Hawks had a mixed bag of results in their recent games. They edged out the New York Knicks in a tight contest, winning 107-106. However, they fell short in Game 1 against the Knicks with a score of 113-102 and suffered a big loss to the Miami Heat, 143-117.
In the postseason, the Hawks are scoring 104.5 points per game, ranking them 14th. They have a solid field goal percentage of 46.4, placing them 8th. The team is also getting 38 rebounds per game, which is 15th among their peers.
Jalen Johnson has been a standout player for the Hawks. He averages 22.5 points and 10.3 rebounds during the regular season. CJ McCollum also contributes with 18.7 points and 3.9 assists per game.
BTB Betting Pick
The Knicks are favored by 1 point with a spread of -1.0 (-109). They average 109.5 points per game and allow 104.5 points. The Hawks score 104.5 points per game and allow 109.5 points. Given these stats, the Knicks are projected to win. The recommendation is to take the Knicks against the spread.
The over/under line is set at 216.5. The Knicks and Hawks combined scoring averages total 214 points per game. Both teams have defensive strengths that could keep the score low. The recommendation is to take the under for this game.