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The New York Knicks (41-31, 1-3) are 1.5-point favorites heading into a decisive Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks (41-31, 3-1) at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, starting at 7:30 PM ET on TNT. The Hawks lead the series 3-1. The matchup has a point total of 208.5.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 208.5 | -110 | -110 |
Point Total Insights
- New York's games this year have gone over the point total for Wednesday's matchup total (208.5 points) in 51.3% of opportunities (39 out of 76 matchups).
- In 76.3% of Atlanta's games this season (58 of 76), the total points scored was more than Wednesday's 208.5-point over/under.
- Together, the two teams combine for 219.8 points per game, 11.3 points more than the over/under of 208.5 for this game.
- This matchup's total is 6.9 fewer points than the 215.4 these two teams combine to allow per game in 2020-21.
- On average, the Knicks have seen a 211.3 over/under in their games this season, 2.8 more points than the over/under in this contest.
- Hawks' games have a total points bet of 223.9 points this season, 15.4 points more than the over/under for this matchup.
Knicks Betting Data
- New York beat the spread more often than not this season, going 44-30 against the spread.
- The Knicks' record against the spread as at least a 1.5-point favorite is above .500 at 20-12.
- New York has gone over the point total less than half of the time, in 31 of 74 games (41.9%).
Knicks Key Players
- Julius Randle leads the Knicks in scoring (24.1 points per game), rebounding (10.2 per game) and assisting (6.0 per game).
- Reggie Bullock is the top three-point shooter for the Knicks, connecting on 2.5 per game.
- Nerlens Noel averages 1.1 steals and 2.2 blocks per game. Both numbers are team-highs for New York.
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Knicks Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Knicks Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2021 | Hawks | 113-96 ATL | No | Away | +9.5 | 204.5 | 475 | -650 | Playoffs | No | Over |
| 5/28/2021 | Hawks | 105-94 ATL | No | Away | +13.5 | 202.5 | 3300 | -10000 | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
| 5/26/2021 | Hawks | 101-92 NY | No | Home | +3.5 | 209.5 | 145 | -175 | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
| 5/23/2021 | Hawks | 107-105 ATL | No | Home | +2.5 | 204.5 | 135 | -160 | Playoffs | Yes | Over |
| 5/16/2021 | Celtics | 96-92 NY | Yes | Home | -15.5 | 197.5 | -5000 | 1350 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-5 | 5-5 | 5-5-0 | 206.7 | 102.2 | 104.5 | -0.5 | 35.4% |
Knicks Injuries
Knicks: Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle)
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Hawks Betting Data
- Atlanta has a winning record against the spread, going 38-36 ATS (covering 51.4% of the time).
- When they play as at least 1.5-point underdogs, the Hawks have a record ATS of 24-20.
- In most of Atlanta's games this year, the teams have not hit the over (34 out of 74 games, 45.9%).
Hawks Key Players
- The Hawks' Trae Young averages enough points (25.3 per game) and assists (9.4 per game) to sit atop the squad's leaderboards.
- Clint Capela's stat line of 14.3 rebounds, 15.2 points and 0.8 assists per game helps him grab the top spot on the Atlanta rebounding leaderboard.
- Bogdan Bogdanovic averages 3.3 three-pointers per game, the most on the Hawks.
- Cam Reddish (1.3 steals per game) is the steal leader for Atlanta while Capela (2.0 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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Hawks Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Hawks Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2021 | Knicks | 113-96 ATL | Yes | Home | -9.5 | 204.5 | -650 | 475 | Playoffs | Yes | Over |
| 5/28/2021 | Knicks | 105-94 ATL | Yes | Home | -13.5 | 202.5 | -10000 | 3300 | Playoffs | No | Under |
| 5/26/2021 | Knicks | 101-92 NY | Yes | Away | -3.5 | 209.5 | -175 | 145 | Playoffs | No | Under |
| 5/23/2021 | Knicks | 107-105 ATL | Yes | Away | -2.5 | 204.5 | -160 | 135 | Playoffs | No | Over |
| 5/16/2021 | Rockets | 124-95 ATL | Yes | Home | -12.5 | 237.5 | -1200 | 750 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-2 | 5-5 | 5-5-0 | 222.3 | 116.3 | 106 | +3.3 | 34.1% |
Hawks Injuries
Hawks: Cam Reddish: Out (Achilles), De'Andre Hunter: Day To Day (Knee), Brandon Goodwin: Out For Season (Illness)
