Two teams still fighting to improve their playoff seeding face off tonight as the Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks.
Atlanta is one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and I like them to pick up a home win tonight in my Knicks vs. Hawks predictions.
Read on for a full breakdown of tonight’s matchup and to see my free NBA picks for Monday, April 6.
Knicks vs Hawks prediction
Knicks vs Hawks best bet: Hawks -1.5 (-110)
The Atlanta Hawks have won 18 of 20 games since February 22 to play their way into the Eastern Conference's No. 5 seed after playing well under .500 for most of the season.
That run hasn’t just been good for fans, either. Bettors have taken advantage, as the Hawks have also covered in 16 of those 20 games, one of the best long-term ATS streaks we’ve seen all season.
In this case, there’s a clear reason for the turnaround. This isn’t the same team Atlanta had at the start of the season. The additions of CJ McCollum and Jonathan Kuminga have completely changed the roster's dynamics, and somehow, they’ve found chemistry with perennial triple-double threat Jalen Johnson virtually overnight.
The New York Knicks are coming off two straight wins, but their current form remains unclear, with those victories coming over the Grizzlies and Bulls. New York previously lost three straight on the road, and it's failed to win a game against a team above .500 in a month, going 0-5 in such games since March 6.
I can’t bank on the Knicks turning that trend around against a team playing as well as anyone in the NBA right now, especially on the road. I love the Hawks to win outright, and with a spread of just 1.5 points, the better value is on Atlanta to cover.
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Knicks vs Hawks same-game parlay
While the Hawks generally play to higher scores, they’ve also shown a willingness to play at their opponents' speed, such as in their two recent low-scoring affairs against the Celtics. With New York hitting the Under in four of its last five, I’m expecting another tonight.
I’m also backing Nickeil Alexander-Walker (20.6 PPG) to hit his scoring total. The Atlanta guard has scored 20 points in six of his last seven games and is averaging 23.4 in that span.
Knicks vs Hawks SGP
- Hawks -1.5
- Under 226.5
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 19.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Jalen combos x2
For our longshot SGP, let’s bet on both Jalens to have big nights and show off their versatility. The Jalen Johnson triple-double prop is always a fun one, and while it’s now been eight games since he’s hit that mark, it’s important to remember that Johnson has 13 on the year.
Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson is coming off a 17-point, 10-assist performance against the Bulls, giving him two double-doubles in his last four outings.
Knicks vs Hawks SGP
- Jalen Johnson triple-double
- Jalen Brunson double-double
Knicks vs Hawks odds
- Spread: Knicks +1.5 (-110) | Hawks -1.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Knicks +100 | Hawks -120
- Over/Under: Over 226.5 (-110) | Under 226.5 (-110)
Knicks vs Hawks betting trend to know
The Hawks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. Hawks.
How to watch Knicks vs Hawks
| Location | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA |
| Date | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Peacock/NBCSN |
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