The Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks game is set to tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 28 on NBC and Peacock, with the Knicks entering as 7.5-point favorites on the spread via PrizePicks.
The Knicks shut down the Hawks’ offense and cruised to an impressive 114-98 win in Game 4. With the series tied at two games apiece, can the Knicks keep their momentum going as they return home for a pivotal Game 5?
Below, we'll break down our Hawks vs. Knicks prediction and picks for Tuesday's NBA game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.
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Hawks vs. Knicks Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Tuesday, April 28
After dropping back-to-back games, the Knicks were able to get back on track in Game 4. It was an extremely balanced scoring effort in which PF OG Anunoby scored a game-high 22 points on 9-of-16 shooting and also grabbed 10 rebounds.
New York’s defense was the story, shutting down any hopes that Atlanta had of scoring from the perimeter. The Hawks connected on just 24.4% (10-of-41) of their 3-point attempts while also committing 19 turnovers.
As has been the case throughout the series, G CJ McCollum was the most productive Hawk on the offensive end, as he scored a team-best 17 points on 8-of-15 shooting. However, McCollum failed to hit a 3-pointer for the first time this series.
In this close-knit set, New York owns a 52.9% effective field goal percentage (seventh in the NBA), while Atlanta has a 51.6% clip in that department (ninth).
Hawks vs. Knicks Spread, Over/Under – Tuesday, April 28
The Knicks enter Tuesday’s game as 7.5-point home favorites against the Hawks, returning a 1.36x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
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- Spread: New York Knicks -7.5 (2x payout)
- Over/Under: 214.5 (1.88x payout on Over)
- Game Winner Payout: Hawks 2.85x | Knicks 1.36x
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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, 211-206
Regular Season: Knicks, 2-1
Series: Tied, 2-2
Hawks vs. Knicks First Round Timeline, Schedule for 2026 NBA Playoffs
- Game 1: Knicks 113, Hawks 102
- Game 2: Hawks 107, Knicks 106
- Game 3: Hawks 109, Knicks 108
- Game 4: Knicks 114, Hawks 98
- Game 5: Tuesday, April 28, 8:00 p.m. ET in New York
- Game 6: Thursday, April 30, TBD in Atlanta
- Game 7 if necessary
Hawks vs. Knicks Prediction on Over/Under for NBA Playoffs First Round
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Hawks vs. Knicks prediction on the over/under for Tuesday, April 28.
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- The under is 3-1 in this first-round series so far. It's also 5-1 in the Knicks' last six home games overall.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Hawks and Knicks have identical pace-of-play metrics (96.63), sitting 11th among playoff teams.
- New York averages the fifth-most PPG (110.3) among playoff teams.
- The Knicks have held the Hawks to 32.6% shooting from 3-point range in the series.
- New York owns the sixth-best defensive rating (107.8) among NBA Playoff teams, while Atlanta is 13th at 114.0.
- The Hawks are attempting 84.3 shots per contest, fourth-fewest in the postseason.
Hawks vs. Knicks Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks: 4/28/26
Here are the top Hawks vs. Knicks picks to target in the NBA Playoffs on PrizePicks for Tuesday, April 28. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks include C Karl-Anthony Towns and G CJ McCollum.
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Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Hawks Projection: 32.5 Pts + Rebs
- Towns has averaged a combined 35.2 points and rebounds in six games vs. the Hawks this season.
- The Knicks star has tallied at least 33 points and boards in four of those six meetings.
- According to databallr, KAT pulls in 27.7% of his available defensive rebounding opportunities, which ranks in the 99th percentile.
- Towns is shooting 50.0% (7-of-14) from beyond the arc in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
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Hawks G CJ McCollum vs. Knicks Projection: 23.5 Pts + Asts
- McCollum has averaged a combined 23.2 points and assists in six games vs. the Knicks this season.
- The Hawks' star guard has recorded at least 24 points and assists in three of the four games in this series.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, McCollum is tied for seventh in clutch scoring (5.0 PPG) during the NBA Playoffs.
- Per Add More Funds, McCollum has a 26.2% usage rate, second on the team behind only PF Jalen Johnson.
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NBA Playoffs Live Picks: Hawks vs. Knicks on PrizePicks for Game 5
Here are some in-game angles to target for your Hawks vs. Knicks live picks tonight.
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- The Hawks have averaged 30.3 PPG in the first quarter, fifth among NBA teams. The Knicks rank 12th with 29.4 PPG in the opening frame.
- New York really tightens up its defense in the fourth quarter, allowing the fewest PPG (25.4).
- Johnson is slightly more productive on the road, where he averages 22.9 PPG and 10.4 RPG while shooting 35.9% from deep. At home, he averages 22.1 PPG and 10.1 RPG and connects on 34.4% of his 3-point attempts.
- Atlanta and New York both average 57.1 PPG in the second half, tied for 11th in the NBA. The Hawks put up 60.3 PPG in the first half (third).
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The first four games between the Hawks and Knicks have been fairly low-scoring. Will that trend hold up as the series returns to New York for Game 5?
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