New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 4/5/25, 1:32 AM  by Paul Tamayo | Modified on 4/5/25 at 1:35 AM in NBA Picks

The New York Knicks (48-28) visit the Atlanta Hawks (36-40) on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the State Farm Arena.

The Knicks and the Hawks have faced each other four times this season (including an in-season tournament game). So far, their regular season series is tied at two apiece. Each game had a winning margin of only single digits, which indicates how close these Knicks-Hawks matches are.

However, the Hawks have lost four of their last five games. The offense is still there, but it's on the defensive end that the Hawks are doing themselves a lot of damage. They have a 120.9 defensive rating through this five-game stretch, which is a five-point dropoff from their season average. 

As for the Knicks, they have won three of their last four games. They're doing well, despite missing All-Star guard Jalen Brunson in the last 14 games. The Knicks have found a consistent scoring presence in defensive wing OG Anunoby, who has averaged 23.1 points on 60.6% True Shooting in Brunson's absence.

It's not yet confirmed if Brunson will play, but he is listed as questionable in the Knicks' injury report. Mitchell Robinson and Cam Payne are also questionable to play against the Hawks.