The New York Knicks (36-25) are 1.5-point favorites against the Atlanta Hawks (26-34) on March 5, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in a contest pitting one of the strongest teams in the NBA defensively versus one of the highest-scoring teams. The Knicks are third in points allowed per game (109.7), and Atlanta is fifth in points scored (120.4). The over/under for the matchup is set at 213 points.
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Knicks vs. Hawks Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Knicks | -1.5 | 213 |
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Injury Report as of March 5
Knicks: Julius Randle: Out (Shoulder), Jalen Brunson: Out (Knee), Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle), OG Anunoby: Out (Elbow), OG Anunoby: Out (Elbow)
Hawks: Trae Young: Out (Hand), Kobe Bufkin: Out (Toe), Onyeka Okongwu: Out (Toe)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Knicks (-1.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (213) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Knicks vs. Hawks Stat Rankings
| Knicks Avg. (Rank) | Hawks Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113.4 (19th) | Points Scored | 120.4 (5th) |
| 109.7 (3rd) | Points Allowed | 122.7 (29th) |
| 45.8 (5th) | Rebounds | 45.1 (6th) |
| 12.8 (2nd) | Off. Rebounds | 13.0 (1st) |
| 13.1 (13th) | 3pt Made | 13.5 (8th) |
| 23.9 (29th) | Assists | 26.1 (19th) |
| 12.3 (10th) | Turnovers | 12.6 (12th) |
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Knicks Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 57 | 27.2 | 3.7 | 6.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | 28 | 20.2 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 3.1 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 60 | 14.2 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 3.2 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | 8 | 14.1 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| Alec Burks | 43 | 12.6 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 2.3 |
Hawks Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 57 | 21.6 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | 58 | 16.7 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 3.1 |
| Jalen Johnson | 46 | 15.6 | 8.7 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| De’Andre Hunter | 36 | 15.3 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.0 |
| Saddiq Bey | 59 | 13.7 | 6.4 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
Betting Trends
- The Knicks have beaten the spread 31 times in 61 games.
- As 1.5-point favorites or more, New York is 18-12 against the spread.
- Out of 61 Knicks games so far this year, 23 have hit the over.
- New York and its opponent have broken the 213-point mark 41 times this season.
- Knicks games have had an average of 223.2 points this season, 10.2 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Hawks have covered the spread 19 times in 60 games.
- Atlanta’s ATS record as a 1.5-point underdog or greater is 8-13.
- The Hawks have seen 31 of their 60 games go over the point total.
- So far this season, 56 Atlanta’s games have featured more than 213 points scored.
- The average total for Hawks games is 243.2 points, which is 30.2 more than this game’s over/under.
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