The Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks NBA Playoff game is set to tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday, April 20, with the Knicks entering as 4.5-point favorites on the spread, via PrizePicks.
Atlanta and New York add another chapter to their rivalry with what should be an entertaining first-round playoff matchup. The Knicks took the lead late in the first quarter in Game 1 and never relinquished it, winning (and covering) 113-102.
Below, we'll break down our Hawks vs. Knicks prediction and picks for Monday’s game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.
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Hawks vs. Knicks Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Monday, April 20
Atlanta has shed the weight of its past by trading away former face of the franchise, PG Trae Young. They're embracing a youth movement, highlighted by PF Jalen Johnson and SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
Game 1 was a tough one for NAW, as he shot 6-for-17 from the field, finishing with just 17 points. He'll have to be better if the Hawks hope to win Game 2 and steal a game in New York.
The Knicks had a fantastic regular season and rolled that momentum straight into the postseason. They finished the campaign with two more wins than last year but still occupy the same seed. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in 2025, New York looks to build on that and return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
It was a quality team effort from the Knicks in Game 1, but they may like PG Jalen Brunson to be more efficient than the 9-for-22 he shot.
Hawks vs. Knicks Spread, Over/Under – Monday, April 20
The Knicks enter Saturday’s game as 4.5-point home favorites against the Hawks, returning a 1.38x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
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- Spread: New York Knicks -4.5 (1.72x payout)
- Over/Under: 218.5 (1.96x payout on Over)
- Game Winner Payout: Hawks - 2.77x | Knicks - 1.38x
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Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Timeline
Here is the full Hawks vs. Knicks timeline, including the playoff series game-by-game and recent matchup history.
All-Time: Hawks, 204-195
Regular Season: Knicks, 2-1
Series: Knicks 1-0
Hawks vs. Knicks First Round Timeline, Schedule for 2026 NBA Playoffs
- Game 1: Knicks 113, Hawks 102
- Game 2: Monday, April 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Saturday, April 25 at 6:00 p.m. ET
- Games 5-7 if necessary
Hawks vs. Knicks Prediction on Spread for NBA Playoffs First Round
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Hawks vs. Knicks prediction on the Spread for Monday, April 20.
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- At home, New York went 27-13 (67.5%) ATS in the regular season, by far the best home covering record in the NBA.
- On the road, the Knicks are 15-26 (36.6%) ATS, tied for the worst road cover record. Fortunately for them, tonight’s game is at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks possess a sizeable advantage on the glass over Atlanta, sitting fifth in rebounding percentage (52.2%) to the Hawks' 49.5% mark (17th).
- The Hawks' defense is opportunistic, ranking fourth in points scored off turnovers at 17.4%. That could be tough to replicate against a Knicks squad that gives up the second-fewest steals each night (7.3).
- New York owned the 10th-best regular-season free throw percentage (79.2%), while the Hawks ranked 20th (77.4%). The Knicks shot 25-for-30 from the line in Game 1, meanwhile Atlanta went 12-for-19.
Hawks vs. Knicks Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks: 4/20/26
Here are the top Hawks vs. Knicks picks to target on PrizePicks for Monday, April 20. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks include PF Jalen Johnson and PG Jalen Brunson.
Hawks PF Jalen Johnson vs. Knicks Projection: 39.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- Johnson had more than this projection in just one of his three regular-season matchups against New York.
- The Knicks have played impressive defense all season, ranking seventh in defensive rating (112.3) and fifth in opponent field-goal percentage (46%).
- Additionally, New York has stifled opponents' counting stats, allowing just 40.5 rebounds (third) and 25 assists (sixth) per game.
- Johnson had just 33 PRA in Game 1, and as expected, his supporting stats were severely limited (7 rebounds and 3 assists).
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Knicks PG Jalen Brunson vs. Hawks Projection: 38.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- This is a tempo-up game for Brunson and the Knicks, who are bottom five in the NBA in pace compared to a Hawks group that's in the top five.
- Brunson puts up 2.3 more points each night at MSG and has had more than this projection in two of three matchups against Atlanta this year.
- The Hawks' primary defender on Brunson could be Alexander-Walker, who has the third-worst defensive rating (112) among qualified Atlanta players.
- Atlanta is below average in terms of rebounds (45.2) and assists (26.6) allowed per game.
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NBA Playoffs Live Picks: Hawks vs. Knicks on PrizePicks for Game 2
Here are some in-game angles to target for your Hawks vs. Knicks live picks.
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- If the Knicks win, it could be because Brunson is getting it done from deep. He shoots 39.8% on 3-pointers in wins but just 31% in losses.
- The Hawks have a higher net rating in the first quarter than the Knicks. New York has better net ratings in the following three frames, including an NBA-best +11.7 mark in the fourth.
- The Hawks rank in the top five in pace in every quarter. The Knicks, however, are in the bottom three in every quarter except the third, where their pace improves to 16th.
- The Hawks got up 23 field goal attempts in the third quarter of Game 1, the most of any quarter, but shot just 8-of-23. New York shot 16 field goals, largely due to a whopping 13 free throw tries.
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The NBA Playoffs are finally here, and we’ve got fun first-round series all over the place. Can the Hawks rebound in Game 2 to tie the series up, or will the Knicks continue to roll by taking a 2-0 lead to Atlanta?
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