The Atlanta Hawks (16-19) are underdogs (by 7.5 points) to break a three-game road losing streak when they visit the New York Knicks (23-10) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Knicks vs. Hawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final score of Knicks 124, Hawks 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-307)
- Total Pick: Under 245.5 (computer predicts 237.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-7.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Hawks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Knicks | -5.5 | 244.5 | -226 | +185 | 128-125 NY |
| 4/5/2025 | Knicks | -1.5 | 237 | -129 | +109 | 121-105 NY |
| 2/12/2025 | Knicks | -7.5 | 241.5 | -309 | +248 | 149-148 NY |
| 1/20/2025 | Knicks | -7.5 | 239 | -304 | +244 | 119-110 NY |
| 12/11/2024 | Knicks | -7.5 | 237.5 | -348 | +277 | 108-100 ATL |
| 11/6/2024 | Knicks | -7 | 227 | -287 | +232 | 121-116 ATL |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New York's ATS record is 18-15-0 this season.
- The Knicks have a 9-3 record against the spread in games they were favored by 7.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 19 of New York's 35 games with a set total have hit the over (54.3%).
- The Knicks have won 22, or 78.6%, of the 28 games they've played as favorites this season.
- New York has been at least a -307 moneyline favorite nine times this season and won all of those games.
Hawks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Atlanta is 17-18-0 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 7.5-point underdogs this season, the Hawks are 2-1 against the spread.
- Atlanta has hit the over in 20 of its 35 games with a set total (57.1%).
- The Hawks have won 47.1% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (8-9).
- Atlanta has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +246 or longer in three chances.
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Knicks vs. Hawks Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Mitchell Robinson: Questionable (Ankle),
Landry Shamet: Out (Shoulder),
Josh Hart: Out (Ankle)
Hawks
Hawks:
N'Faly Dante: Out For Season (Knee),
Trae Young: Questionable (Quadricep)
Knicks vs. Hawks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and MSG
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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