Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Matt Lowrimore | in NBA Picks
The first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs will continue on Thursday with three Game 3s, one of which will see the New York Knicks take on the Atlanta Hawks. Let's take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Hawks and the Knicks.
New York could have easily been up 2-0 in this series, but a fourth-quarter collapse allowed the Hawks to steal a win in Game 2. One factor that has been consistent for New York in this series is their defense. The Knicks are allowing 104.5 points per game through the first two games, and with Game 3 looking like the turning point of this series, it is quite possible their defensive intensity will only increase in Atlanta.
To that point, Atlanta has also played solidly defensively in this series. The Hawks are allowing an average of 109.5 points in the series, but part of this was simply due to the hot shooting the Knicks showcased in the second half of Game 1. With the Hawks heading back home for Game 3, defense is likely their path to winning Game 3 and taking control of this series.
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Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks Latest Matches
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Atlanta Hawks against New York Knicks : Head to Head (H2H)
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D. Daniels
C. McCollum
N. Alexander-Walker
J. Johnson
J. Hart
J. Brunson
K. Towns
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Atlanta Hawks - New York Knicks Key Points
- The Under is 2-0 in the series
- An average of 214 total points per game has been scored in the series
- The Knicks are allowing an average of 104.5 points per game
- The Hawks are allowing an average of 109.5 points per game
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Our Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction
A dramatic change in the odds from Game 2 to Game 3 now has Atlanta set as the small favorite. That being said, the under looks to be the best betting option. The Hawks were much better defending the Knicks in the Game 2 win, especially from the three-point line, where they held New York to 11 of 34 (32%) compared to 12 of 25 (48%) in Game 1.
The under has now hit in both games in this series, and an average of 214 points has been scored across the first two games. With the defensive intensity expected to be a major difference maker in Game 3, our Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks prediction is: Under 216.5 Total Points.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
