Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 20, 2024

Prepare for an intense, playoff-like atmosphere as the Atlanta Hawks face the New York Knicks in a heated rivalry game on Monday, part of the NBA’s eight-game schedule.

Trae Young’s Hawks have beaten the Knicks in both matchups this season, and this will be their first encounter since their Emirates NBA Cup clash. Expect a lively crowd as Young, who’s seen as a villain by Knicks fans, makes his return to Madison Square Garden.

Here’s a preview of the Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks game, set to tip off at 3 p.m. ET in New York.

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Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction, Preview and Odds

Moneyline: Hawks (+217) vs Knicks (-265)

Spread: Hawks +6.5 (-110) vs Knicks -6.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Hawks o236.5 (-110) vs Knicks u236.5 (-110)

Editor's note: The odds for the Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks game could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks preview

The Atlanta Hawks have proven themselves to be a tough matchup for the New York Knicks. They’ve already stunned the revamped Knicks twice this season, with both games being highly charged.

The Hawks come into this game on a hot streak, having won three straight and four of their last five. Their latest victory was a 119-115 overtime win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, and they face another tough road challenge tonight at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks, meanwhile, are in the midst of their roughest stretch of the season. They've only won three of their last nine games, with losses to the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and a shorthanded Orlando Magic team.

They’re coming off a 116-99 defeat to the Timberwolves and will look to turn things around as they enter the second half of the season.

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Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks predicted starting lineups

For the Hawks, Kobe Bufkin is out for the season due to a shoulder injury, Cody Zeller is out for personal reasons, Larry Nance Jr. is out with a hand injury and Zacharrie Risacher is out with a thigh issue. Trae Young is listed as questionable due to an Achilles injury.

For the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson is out with an ankle injury, while Josh Hart (neck) and Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) are both questionable.

Hawks

G - Trae Young | G - Dyson Daniels | F - Vit Krejci | F - Jalen Johnson | C - Clint Capela

Knicks

G - Jalen Brunson | G - Mikal Bridges | F - Josh Hart | F - OG Anunoby. | C - Karl–Anthony Towns

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

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Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks betting props

• Trae Young to score over 23.5 points is -121 on Caesars. He’s expected to surpass this mark.
• Mikal Bridges to score under 18.5 points is -109 on Caesars. He’s expected to fall short of this total.

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Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks prediction

While the Knicks are favored in this game, we predict another upset by the Hawks. The Hawks have been playing well recently, while the Knicks have been struggling. If Trae Young plays, we anticipate an upset victory for the Hawks.