Knicks vs. Hawks NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 18

Knicks vs. Hawks Game Info

• Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: Amazon Prime Video

The New York Knicks are 5-point favorites in Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, starting at 6 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The matchup has an over/under of 216.5.

Knicks vs. Hawks Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Hawks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (73.9%)

Knicks vs. Hawks Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread 42 times in 82 games with a set spread.
• The Hawks have 44 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• Knicks games have gone over the total 37 times this season.
• Hawks games this season have hit the over on 41 of 82 set point totals (50%).
• Against the spread, New York has fared better when playing at home, covering 27 times in 40 home games, and 15 times in 42 road games.
• The Knicks have eclipsed the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (47.5%) than games on the road (42.9%).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, Atlanta has a lower winning percentage at home (.512, 21-20-0 record) than on the road (.561, 23-18-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Hawks games have finished over 17 of 41 times at home (41.5%), and 24 of 41 on the road (58.5%).

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson averages 26 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists, shooting 46.7% from the floor and 36.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 made 3-pointers per game.
• Karl-Anthony Towns' numbers on the season are 20.1 points, 11.9 boards and 3 assists per game, shooting 50.1% from the floor and 36.8% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.5 made 3-pointers.
• Mikal Bridges' numbers on the season are 14.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, shooting 49% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.9 made 3-pointers.
• OG Anunoby averages 16.7 points, 5.2 boards and 2.2 assists, shooting 48.4% from the floor and 38.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 made treys per contest.
• Josh Hart's numbers on the season are 12 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest, shooting 50.8% from the floor and 41.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.5 made treys.

Hawks Leaders

• Jalen Johnson averages 22.5 points, 10.3 boards and 7.9 assists. He is also sinking 48.9% of his shots from the floor and 35.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 triples per contest.
• Per game, Nickeil Alexander-Walker gives the Hawks 20.8 points, 3.4 boards and 3.7 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Per game, Dyson Daniels provides the Hawks 11.9 points, 6.8 boards and 5.9 assists, plus 2 steals (first in NBA) and 0.4 blocks.
• The Hawks are getting 15.2 points, 7.6 boards and 3.1 assists per game from Onyeka Okongwu.
• CJ McCollum averages 18.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He is making 45.5% of his shots from the floor and 37.5% from 3-point range, with 2.5 triples per game.

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