The New York Knicks (50-28) and Atlanta Hawks (45-33) are battling for playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference in the final days of the regular season.
The Knicks and Hawks have met twice this year, with the teams splitting both contests throughout the 2025-26 campaign. Tip-off for Monday’s matchup is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, with the Hawks being listed as 2.5-point favorites.
Below, we’ll break down our Knicks vs. Hawks prediction and picks for Monday night's game. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Knicks vs. Hawks Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The Knicks currently sit in third place in the Eastern Conference, just one game ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the No. 3 spot. New York had recently encountered a rough patch, marked by a three-game losing streak, but won back-to-back contests against the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls to get back on track.
New York is getting C Karl-Anthony Towns back in the lineup after he missed Friday’s 136-96 win against Chicago due to an elbow injury. Towns has been a massive force in the interior, ranking second in the NBA in rebounds per game (11.9).
Meanwhile, the Hawks are rising in the Eastern Conference standings, currently slotted in fifth place. Atlanta is riding a four-game winning streak, including a win over the Boston Celtics.
Versatile F Jalen Johnson continues to be the straw that stirs the drink. The talented forward has averaged 21.8 PPG, 9.6 RPG, and 6.8 APG while connecting on 39.3% of his shots from 3-point range over his last five contests.
Knicks vs. Hawks Spread, Over/Under
The Hawks are 2.5-point home favorites, returning a 1.78x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Knicks are road underdogs and return a 1.96x payout if they win outright, per PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states.
- Spread: Atlanta Hawks -2.5
- Over/Under: 227.5
- Game Winner Payout: Knicks 1.96x | Hawks 1.78x
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Knicks vs. Hawks Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Knicks vs. Hawks injury report for Monday, via NBA.com.
New York Knicks Injury Report
- No injuries reported.
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- C Jock Landale (ankle): OUT
Knicks vs. Hawks Prediction on Spread – 4/6/26
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Knicks vs. Hawks prediction on the spread for Monday, April 6, on PrizePicks.
- The Hawks are 13-12 against the spread as a home favorite, producing a 52.0% cover rate (eighth-best). Meanwhile, the Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last six games.
- Atlanta shares the basketball better than any team, averaging an NBA-best 30.3 assists per contest.
- The Hawks defend the 3-ball well, holding their opponents to 35.6% from beyond the arc (11th). Atlanta has limited its opponents to just 34.1% shooting from deep during its current four-game winning streak.
- Hawks SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker is shooting 50.7% from the field over his last five games. Alexander-Walker has averaged 23.7 PPG during that span, a sizable increase above his 20.6 PPG season average.
- The Hawks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games, including going 3-1 ATS at home during that span.
Knicks vs. Hawks Picks for PrizePicks Today: 4/6/26
Here are two of the top Knicks vs. Hawks picks to consider for Monday, April 6. Today's PrizePicks NBA player projections feature Hawks G Dyson Daniels and Knicks F OG Anunoby.
Hawks G Dyson Daniels vs. Knicks Projection: 23.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- Daniels has averaged a combined 25.9 points, rebounds, and assists over his last 10 games.
- The Hawks' versatile guard has registered at least 24 points, rebounds, and assists in six of his last 10 contests.
- According to databallr, Daniels has recorded 13.7 potential assists per 100 possessions, ranking in the 93rd percentile.
- Daniels has pulled down double-digit rebounds in two of his last five games.
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Knicks F OG Anunoby vs. Hawks Projection: 20.5 Pts + Rebs
- Anunoby has averaged a combined 22.8 points and rebounds over his last 10 contests.
- The Knicks forward has scored at least 17 points in four of his last six games, including back-to-back 25-point performances.
- Anunoby is shooting 45.2% from 3-point land across his last 10 contests.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, Anunoby has hauled in 37.7% of his contested rebound opportunities this season.
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Two of the Eastern Conference’s more successful teams will go head-to-head when the Hawks host the Knicks on Monday. The Hawks aim to extend their four-game winning streak, while the Knicks look to hang onto the No. 3 seed in the East.
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