New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2023, 4:40 PM
  • The Hawks (23-22) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Knicks (25-21)
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Friday, January 20, 2023 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSE & MSG

The New York Knicks visit State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Atlanta.

The Hawks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Knicks vs Hawks Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 24-20 against the spread, while the Hawks are 19-25 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Hawks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+2.5 -105O 229.5 -110+120
Atlanta Hawks -2.5 -115U 229.5 -110-145

Hawks vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Hawks will win Friday‘s game with 56.2% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hawks will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Knicks and Hawks, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 56 of their last 82 games (+28.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 46 of their last 72 games (+23.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 away games (+21.15 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 26 of their last 33 away games (+18.35 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 73 games (+16.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 77 games (+17.48 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 24 games at home (+9.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games (+8.83 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 44 games at home (+8.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 42 games at home (+7.35 Units / 16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 24-20 (+2.05 Units / 4.05% ROI).

  • 25-21 against the Moneyline (+0.2 Units / 0.27% ROI)
  • 22-22 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -4.35% ROI)
  • 22-22 against the Under for game total points (-2.2 Units / -4.35% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hawks have gone 19-25 (-8.5 Units / -17.17% ROI).

  • 23-22 against the Moneyline (-6.65 Units / -8.51% ROI)
  • 25-20 against the Over for game total points (+3 Units / 6.06% ROI)
  • 20-25 against the Under for game total points (-7.5 Units / -15.15% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 79 games (-27.52 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 41 of their last 90 games (-25.13 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 87 games (-24.17 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 84 games (-23.87 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 38 of their last 88 games (-17.73 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 82 games (-25.16 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 75 games (-22.44 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 79 games (-19.20 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 35 of their last 83 games (-18.30 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 74 games (-17.84 Units / -21% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Atlanta Hawks

The New York Knicks are 7-30 (.189) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Utah Jazz have averaged 46.1 rebounds per game (4,472 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Knicks are 1-18 (.053) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .255

The Knicks are 6-41 (.128) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .296

The Knicks are 15-29 (.341) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .419

Atlanta Hawks: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Hawks are 21-14 (.600) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

The Hawks are 17-4 (.810) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .606

The Hawks are 15-19 (.441) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Hawks are 50-26 (.658) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

Injury Report: Hawks vs. KnicksFriday‘s Game, Jan. 20

  • Bogdan Bogdanovic (Hawks): Bogdanovic is questionable for Friday’s (Jan 20) game against New York.
  • Trae Young (Hawks): Young is questionable for Friday’s (Jan 20) game against New York.
  • Mitchell Robinson (Knicks): The Knicks announced that Robinson underwent surgery for a fractured right thumb and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 42% (1,698/4,008) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have averaged 50.9 points per game (8,498 points/167 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.5

The Knicks are shooting 27% from three (55/206) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34%

The Knicks have averaged 1.18 points per shot (661 points/559 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Atlanta Hawks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks are shooting 28% from three (49/178) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Hawks are shooting 29% from three (62/210) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hawks have averaged 1.21 points per shot (1,497 points/1,235 shots) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hawks have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (3,282 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Knicks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,163 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/13 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Knicks have averaged 7.1 steals per game (589 steals/83 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Atlanta Hawks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Hawks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (667 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hawks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,170 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hawks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (558 steals/83 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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