Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Prediction

Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 7 | 2022-23 NBA Season

By Sriram Ganesh

Modified Dec 07, 2022 14:18 EDT

Oklahoma City Thunder v Atlanta Hawks — Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks will take on the New York Knicks on Wednesday (December 7) at the Madison Square Garden in NBA Regular Season action.

The 13-11 Hawks haven't been in the best of form recently, losing four of their last six. They are currently fourth in the Eastern Conference standings. They come into this game on the back of a 114-121 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's masterclass sank them as he went on to score 35.

The Hawks' backcourt performed admirably in the last game, as Trae Young added 23 points while Dejounte Murray had 24. Young is currently averaging 28 points and 10 assists a game this season, on really poor shooting accuracy. He has only gone 30% from deep while going 41% from the field overall.

The Knicks have been in disappointing form recently, losing four of their last six. Jalen Brunson has been impressive for the Knicks this season, adding 21 points per game in addition to the six assists in which he leads the team. Julius Randle leads the team in scoring with 21.1 points as well as 8.5 rebounds per game.

Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Match Details

Fixture: Atlanta Hawks @ New York Knicks

Date & Time: Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. EST

Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York

Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Injury Report

TEAM	PLAYER	INJURY	STATUS
Atlanta Hawks	John Collins	Ankle	Out
Atlanta Hawks	DeAndre Hunter	Hip	Out

The Hawks are in a massive injury crisis, as both John Collins and De'Andre Hunter miss out.

Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Betting Odds & Spreads

TEAMS	SPREAD	TOTAL	MONEYLINE
Atlanta Hawks	+1.5 (-110)	Over 232.5 (-108)	+100
New York Knicks	-1.5 (-107)	Under 232.5 (-108)	-122

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Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Starting 5s

Hawks : PG Trae Young SG D. Murray SF AJ Griffin PF Jalen Johnson C Clint Capela

Knicks : PG Jalen Brunson SG Q. Grimes SF RJ Barrett PF Julius Randle C M. Robinson

Hawks vs. Knicks Betting Prediction

The Knicks have the edge in this game. In addition to their home advantage, they come into this with a much healthier squad. The Hawks have been poor lately and the Knicks have the perfect opportunity to capitalize. The Hawks haven't been great on the road, going 5-6 away from Atlanta.