After two games, this series between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks is tied. New York needed a come-from-behind victory in Game 2 to tie the series. Did this momentum make the trip to Atlanta? The Knicks vs. Hawks NBA betting picks preview will find the best NBA betting odds, give you some betting trends and show the best NBA picks and NBA predictions available.
Knicks vs. Hawks Betting Preview: NBA Picks & Odds
Knicks vs. Hawks Game Info
New York Knicks (41-31, 16-20 Away) vs. Atlanta Hawks (41-31, 25-11 Home)
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Venue: State Farm Arena – Atlanta, Ga.
Coverage: ESPN
Both games taking place in New York were close ones. Game 1 came down to Trae Young hitting a game-winning shot with less than a second left. Last game the scoreboard showed a 9-point Knicks victory, but it doesn’t tell the full story. The Knicks were a different team in the second half, out-scoring the Hawks by 22 points. The bench again kept New York competitive, with Derrick Rose scoring a team-high 26 points in 39 minutes. Julius Randle continued to be inefficient, shooting 5-for-16 and turning the ball over four times.
The Hawks simply didn’t score in the second half. Yes, the Knicks played better offensively, but Atlanta scored just 35 total points across those two quarters. Young score 30 points, again leading the team. He also assisted on seven buckets, showing he was involved heavily in the Hawks’ 92 points. John Collins was held scoreless on two shots. He also played just 15 minutes due to foul trouble. The Hawks will look to regroup and play much better today, as they have shown they are tough to beat in Atlanta.
Knicks vs. Hawks Betting NBA Picks + NBA Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Knicks vs. Hawks betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds expressed are from 10:30 a.m. EST on May 28, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.
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NBA Odds: Moneyline
- Knicks: (+175) — William Hill
- Hawks: (-200) — BetMGM, FanDuel, PointsBet, William Hill
NBA Odds: Spread
- Knicks: +5 (-110) — BetMGM, FanDuel, PointsBet, William Hill
- Hawks: -5 (-108) — SugarHouse, DraftKings
NBA Odds: Point Total
- Over: 211 (-110) — William Hill
- Under: 211.5 (-110) — BetMGM, FanDuel
Knicks vs. Hawks NBA Betting Trends
- New York is 14-6 against the spread (ATS) in its last 20 games.
- The total has hit the under in six of the Knicks’ last seven games.
- Atlanta is 10-0 straight up in its last 10 home games.
- The total has hit the under in each of the Hawks’ last five games.
- The Knicks are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five road games against the Hawks.
Knicks vs. Hawks Prediction
The Hawks are the best team in the league against the spread at home, with a 23-13 record. The Knicks are the second-best team on the road, with a 23-13 record against the spread. This sort of balances out, making it irrelevant. What is relevant is the Hawks winning 10 straight games at home. They positioned themselves to win last game, but getting cold in the second half lost it for them. A crazy Atlanta crowd could have been the thing to re-energize the team and keep them afloat. For this reason, their home-court advantage will prove to be valuable today, getting them a win straight up and against the spread.
Prediction: Hawks -5 (SugarHouse)
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