The New York Knicks should have taken a 2-0 series south to face the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 tonight, but it’s the Knicks we’re talking about here.
Blowing a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter of Game 2 wasn’t the only bad beat for New York fans. Anyone who had OG Anunoby to top his point prop had salt thrown in the wound.
My Knicks vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, April 23 will bank on a bounce-back performance for Anunoby in Game 3, with tip-off set for 7:00 on Amazon Prime.
- UPDATE: Added a prediction for who will win tonight.
Knicks vs Hawks prediction
Who will win Knicks vs Hawks Game 3?
Knicks: After watching the Knicks piss away a would-be win in Game 2, it’s tough to trust this team as the series swings south. Using the term “must win” in the playoffs is dumb, but if there ever was a game New York must win, it’s this one. You can’t afford to give this plucky Hawks team momentum.
Knicks vs Hawks best bet: OG Anunoby Over 15.5 points (-112)
Peace and love to anyone who bet on OG Anunoby to top his scoring prop of 16.5 points in Game 2.
The New York Knicks’ forward finished 4-for-8 from the free-throw line Monday and scored only 14 points in the loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Rough stuff.
Anunoby did enter Game 2 with a bum wheel after injuring his ankle in the series opener. He shot 4-for-9 from the floor after connecting on 6-of-9 FGAs along with all four of his free throws for 18 points in Game 1. However, he was still aggressively going after the Hawks defense in Game 2 and made two triples for the second straight outing.
Anunoby is putting in work, with 38 minutes in each of the first two games, but his usage has dropped to open this series. He’s normally shooting around 12 shots per outing but is taking a step back with defensive assignments a priority.
Considering how poorly Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges shot in Game 2 (a collective 13 for 36), OG needs to pull double duty as the series swings to Atlanta Thursday night. And while some of his teammates struggle outside of MSG, Anunoby actually averages almost two points more in the role of visitor.
He’s put up more than 16 points in three of five meetings with Atlanta overall, including 22 points in his most recent trip to State Farm Arena. Player projections sit between 16.4 and 17.1 points in Game 3.
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Knicks vs Hawks same-game parlay
New York let Game 2 get away with turnovers and missed free throws sparking Atlanta’s rally from 12 points down entering the fourth quarter. The Knicks can’t give the Hawks hope. They’ve done a good job checking Atlanta’s top scorers and clean up their mess in Game 3.
Josh Hart is built for postseason play. He’s averaged 19.0 rebounding chances through the first two games of this series, hauling in 13 and 14 boards in those outings. His projections call for another double-digit night on the glass in Game 3.
Knicks vs Hawks SGP
- Knicks moneyline
- OG Anunoby Over 15.5 points
- Josh Hart Over 7.5 rebounds
Our "from downtown" SGP: Original Gangster
Anunoby’s two-way play is vital to the Knicks stealing a win in Atlanta. His projections sit as high as 17+ points and he’s snatched eight boards in each of the first two games. As for defense, the athletic forward swatted a shot in Game 2 and averages around a block per outing on the season.
Knicks vs Hawks SGP
- Knicks moneyline
- OG Anunoby Over 15.5 points
- OG Anunoby Over 5.5 rebounds
- OG Anunoby Over 0.5 blocks
Knicks vs Hawks odds for Game 3
- Spread: New York -1.5 (-105) | Atlanta +1.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: New York -120 | Atlanta +100
- Over/Under: Over 214.5 (-110) | Under 214.5 (-110)
Knicks vs Hawks betting trend to know
The Knicks have stayed Under the total in 30 of their last 45 games (+13.50 Units / 27% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. Hawks.
How to watch Knicks vs Hawks Game 3
| Location | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA |
| Date | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Prime Video |
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