The New York Knicks aim for redemption at Madison Square Garden, and while CJ McCollum has been a constant problem, they’re fixated on getting it done in order to take a 3-2 series lead.
With that said, our Hawks vs. Knicks predictions and free NBA picks have the home team standing on business to do just that on Tuesday, April 28.
Who will win Hawks vs Knicks Game 5?
Hawks win probability: 32% (+198)
Knicks win probability: 68% (-239)
The New York Knicks will be back in front of their home crowd for Game 5 & will try to take full advantage of being the favorites at 68% while CJ McCollum & the Atlanta Hawks look to pull off another upset in this series by coming in as the 32% underdogs.
Our prediction: Knicks to win
This has been a great opening round chess match, with the Hawks and Knicks able to neutralize each other’s biggest threats so far.
But with Jalen Brunson and Jalen Johnson struggling, the supporting casts are even more important.
I have more faith in New York’s lineup to pick up the slack, especially with the series swinging back to MSG.
Read more in Jason Logan's full Hawks vs. Knicks predictions.
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Nuggets vs Timberwolves spread and total at prediction markets
| Outcome | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Knicks -7.5 | 45¢ (+109) | 55¢ (-132) |
| Over 214.5 points | 50¢ (-108) | 51¢ (-116) |
Our predictions: Knicks -7.5 — Yes and Over 214.5 points — Yes
New York avoided a bad spot with a strong road win in Game 4 and is learning to live without Jalen Brunson making his usual postseason magic. Atlanta, on the other hand, is starting to struggle with adjustments as the series goes on and doesn’t have a reliable support staff to step up, as the Knicks do.
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