The New York Knicks will face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday in what could be a preview of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
The Knicks are coming off a 136-96 victory over Chicago on Friday. Atlanta defeated Brooklyn 141-107, also on Friday. The season series between the Knicks and Hawks is currently tied at 1-1.
Match Details and Betting Odds
The game will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. In the latest odds, the Hawks are favoured by 1.5 points. The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5.
- Hawks are 1.5-point favourites
- Over/under for total points: 227.5
- Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET
Team Records and Season Performance
The Knicks hold a 50-28 record and are the third seed in the Eastern Conference. Their road record stands at 21-19 this season. The Hawks have a 45-33 record, placing them as the fifth seed in the East. At home, the Hawks are 23-16 this season.
Betting Model Prediction
The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times and has released its NBA picks and betting predictions. The model suggests going Over on the total (227.5). The Over has occurred in five of the last seven games against a Southeast Division opponent.
The total has gone over in four of the Hawks’ last five games played on a Monday. The Hawks played their last game to the over.
The Hawks won the most recent game against the Knicks 111-99 on January 2.