New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 05/03/2024, 06:05  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Atlanta Hawks will head to Madison Square Garden to face off against the New York Knicks in the NBA on Tuesday night. The hosts are 36-25 and fourth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 26-34 and tenth in the Conference standings. 

The Atlanta Hawks find themselves in a tough spot, dropping five of their last seven games. They are now hoping to break a two-game losing streak following a decisive 114-102 defeat to the Nets on the road. Saddiq Bey led the charge with 23 points, supported by Dejounte Murray's 20 points and 11 assists. Despite ranking fifth in scoring in the NBA with an average of 120.4 points per game, the Hawks face a defensive powerhouse in the New York team, which ranks third in points allowed per game at 109.8. Atlanta has struggled defensively this season, currently sitting as the second-worst in the league, conceding an average of 122.7 points per game. It's noteworthy that their defensive performance at home is slightly worse compared to their away games, allowing 1.8 more points on average. Adding to their challenges, Trae Young is sidelined indefinitely with a finger injury, while Onyeka Okongwu's availability remains uncertain.

In contrast, the New York Knicks have maintained a steady performance lately, splitting their last six games, with the most recent ending in a 107-98 victory over the Cavaliers on the road. Donte DiVincenzo led the charge with an impressive display of 28 points, six rebounds, and four assists, while Bojan Bogdanovic contributed 20 points coming off the bench. Despite ranking 19th in scoring in the NBA with an average of 113.4 points per game, the Knicks face off against the Hawks, who sit at 29th in points allowed per game in the league, conceding 122.7 points on average. However, New York's defensive prowess has been notable this season, currently ranked third overall, allowing just 109.7 points per game, and even lower at home with an average of 107.4 points allowed. The Knicks face their own injury concerns, with OG Anunoby and Julius Randle out indefinitely, while Jalen Brunson's availability remains uncertain for this upcoming match.