New York Knicks fans have already started trash-talking their potential Round 2 opponent, but they seem to be forgetting there’s still at least one more game against the Atlanta Hawks.
My Knicks vs. Hawks predictions aren't punching New York’s ticket just yet. Even with Karl-Anthony Towns stuffing the stat sheet, Atlanta could fight to see another day, especially if C.J. McCollum regains his form at State Farm Arena.
Here are my best NBA picks for Thursday, April 30.
Our best Knicks vs Hawks SGP for Game 6
SGP leg #1: Hawks +2
The Atlanta Hawks looked bad in their Game 5 beatdown. With their backs against the wall, the Hawks return home, where they’ve been a tough team all year.
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks haven’t had the same success shooting on the road and have been a poor bet when laying points away from home, going 10-19 ATS as road chalk this season.
SGP leg #2: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 22.5 points + assists
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a quick 14 points in the opening half of Game 5, then cruised to the finish line, adding just two more over the final two quarters of the blowout.
The 7-footer not only has a scoring edge against the smaller Hawks, but he’s been a conduit for New York’s schemes, setting up his teammates for easy looks from the high post.
KAT has dished out 16 total assists over the past two contests.
SGP leg #3: C.J. McCollum Over 2.5 threes
C.J. McCollum knocked down nine triples in the first three games of this series before going cold from deep, shooting 0-for-6 from beyond the arc over the last two outings.
He’s also a noticeably better shooter at home, converting at a 40% clip compared to 34% on the road.
Player projections lean toward C.J. sinking three triples in a must-win matchup for the Hawks.
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