Knicks vs. Hawks: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 5, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 5, 2024

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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