The Knicks and Hawks meet Friday night in what’s to be a pivotal game when it comes to the Eastern Conference standings.
The 25-21 Knicks are holding onto seventh place in the conference as eighth-place Atlanta is at 23-22 and quickly coming up on the Knicks.
Atlanta enters having four straight wins while scoring at will. The Hawks have entered the NBA’s top 10 scoring teams thanks to this stretch of 478 points over their past four outings, making for a strength-on-strength matchup against a Knicks team seventh in points allowed.
Tip-off at State Farm Arena starts at 7:30 p.m. EST with Atlanta a four-point favourite on home court and the over-under at 232.5 on the NBA odds.
Knicks vs. Hawks NBA Betting Odds
New York’s splits this season have been extremely odd, as they’re 11-13 on home court but then 14-8 on the road. They get even better ATS too, as the Knicks have covered in 16 of their 22 road games this season. New York’s also 11-1 ATS in their last 12 on the road.
Head-to-head, the Knicks are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games at Atlanta. F riday’s the third match of five this season between New York and Atlanta, and the first in Atlanta. The Hawks defeated the Knicks 112-99 on November 2 and New York got revenge on December 7 in a 113-89 win. The under has connected in eight of the last 11 Knicks–Hawks contests.
New York Knicks
The Knicks lost starting centre Mitchell Robison in Wednesday’s loss to a broken thumb. With Robinson out a few weeks, big men Isaiah Hartenstein and Jericho Sims should see larger roles moving forward. The two combined for 34 minutes Wednesday with Robison exiting after playing nine minutes.
Jalen Brunson scored a team-high 32 in the loss and was one of the only Knicks on his game when it came to scoring. Julius Randle and R.J. Barrett missed all nine of their three-point attempts in the loss and the Knicks as a team went seven for 26 from deep. New York is 26th in the league with a 33.7 per cent conversion rate from three.
Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks caught fire from three in Wednesday’s 130-122 victory over Dallas Wednesday, nailing half of their 26 three-point attempts. Dejounte Murray shot four-for-six from deep and finished with a game-high 30, leading the Hawks in scoring for their second straight contest. Murray’s been the hot hand over Atlanta’s winning streak, scoring at least 27 in three straight games while going a ridiculous 33 for 52 (63.4 per cent) from the field.
Murray’s 20.6 points per game are only behind Trae Young’s team-high 27.2 points per game. Young added 18 points and 12 assists in the win over Dallas. Atlanta’s third in the NBA with 43.5 made field goals per game; Murray and Young who both average over eight makes a night.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 20 Jan 1:02pm | NY | -3 -110 | O +231.5 -110 |
| Closing 21 Jan 12:41am | NY | -3.5 -106 | O +229 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Knicks Team Leaders
| Points |
25.14 |
| Assists |
6.19 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
77.6 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
1.85 |
| Points |
26.22 |
| Assists |
10.15 |
| Rebounds |
11.03 |
| FG% |
65.3 |
| Steals |
1.51 |
| Blocks |
1.34 |
| Points |
27.82 |
| Assists |
5.64 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
60.4 |
| Steals |
1.45 |
| Blocks |
1.45 |
| Points |
29.17 |
| Assists |
10.17 |
| Rebounds |
8.33 |
| FG% |
60.5 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1.33 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
| Points |
25.14 |
| Assists |
6.19 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
77.6 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
1.85 |
| Points |
26.22 |
| Assists |
10.15 |
| Rebounds |
11.03 |
| FG% |
65.3 |
| Steals |
1.51 |
| Blocks |
1.34 |
| Points |
27.82 |
| Assists |
5.64 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
60.4 |
| Steals |
1.45 |
| Blocks |
1.45 |
| Points |
29.17 |
| Assists |
10.17 |
| Rebounds |
8.33 |
| FG% |
60.5 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1.33 |
Injuries
Evan Fournier (SG)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Jalen Brunson (PG)
Jalen Brunson (PG)
Jericho Sims (C)
Josh Hart (SG)
Isaiah Roby (SF)
Trevor Keels (SG)
Jalen Brunson (PG)
Mitchell Robinson (C)
Dejounte Murray (PG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Clint Capela (C)
John Collins (PF)
De'Andre Hunter (PF)
Trae Young (PG)
Dejounte Murray (PG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Trae Young (PG)
De'Andre Hunter (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Evan Fournier (SG) | Prob Fri | Illness - 10 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Fournier is tending to an illness, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat. |
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| Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Doub Fri | Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Quickly is nursing an ankle sprain, and it is not expected he will dress against the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Jalen Brunson (PG) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Brunson is nursing right ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Jalen Brunson (PG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23 | 1-4 | 3-2 | + - |
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Brunson is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, and it has yet to be announced if he will suit up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat. |
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| Jericho Sims (C) | out for season | Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23 | 4-5 | 3-6 | + - |
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Sims is sidelined while recovering from surgery for a right shoulder injury, and he will be out of the lineup for the remainder of the season. |
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| Josh Hart (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23 | 5-5 | 3-7 | + - |
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Hart is nursing a left ankle sprain, leaving his status versus the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round up in the air. |
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| Isaiah Roby (SF) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Roby is out of action due to a right ankle sprain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Trevor Keels (SG) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 09 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Keels is sidelined with an illness, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated. |
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| Jalen Brunson (PG) | Ques Sat | Hand - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Brunson is managing a right hand injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Mitchell Robinson (C) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-6 | 5-8 | + - |
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Robinson will not be available for Friday's contest against the Pelicans as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Dejounte Murray (PG) | Elig Thurs | Suspension - 24 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Murray is undergoing a single game suspension for inappropriate conduct towards a game official, and he will be eligible to return against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is dealing with right knee soreness, but he is expected to suit up against the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Clint Capela (C) | Prob Tues | Calf - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Capela is nursing right calf tightness, but it is anticipated that he will be available for the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament versus the Heat. |
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| John Collins (PF) | Prob Tues | Back - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Collins is hampered by low back tightness, but it is forecasted that he will face the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| De'Andre Hunter (PF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Hunter is managing soreness in his left knee, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Celtics on Sunday. |
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| Trae Young (PG) | Prob Tues | Groin - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Young is laid up with right groin soreness, but it is assumed that he will partake in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament versus the Heat. |
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| Dejounte Murray (PG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Murray is bothered by left ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status for the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament against the Heat. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Out Wed | Rest - 05 / 04 / 23 | 4-5 | 6-2-1 | + - |
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Bogdanovic will not dress for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Trae Young (PG) | Prob Wed | Illness - 03 / 04 / 23 | 4-6 | 7-2-1 | + - |
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Young sat out the previous game with an illness, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards in Wednesday's clash. |
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| De'Andre Hunter (PF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 30 / 03 / 23 | 4-8 | 7-4-1 | + - |
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Hunter has missed the previous four games with a bone bruise and muscle strain in his left knee, but it is projected that he will take the court Friday against the 76ers. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 20 Jan 1:02pm NY -3 -110 O +231.5 -110 Closing 21 Jan 12:41am NY -3.5 -106 O +229 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Knicks Team Leaders
Points 25.14
Assists 6.19
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 77.6
Steals 1.36
Blocks 1.85
Points 26.22
Assists 10.15
Rebounds 11.03
FG% 65.3
Steals 1.51
Blocks 1.34
Points 27.82
Assists 5.64
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 60.4
Steals 1.45
Blocks 1.45
Points 29.17
Assists 10.17
Rebounds 8.33
FG% 60.5
Steals 2
Blocks 1.33
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
Points 25.14
Assists 6.19
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 77.6
Steals 1.36
Blocks 1.85
Points 26.22
Assists 10.15
Rebounds 11.03
FG% 65.3
Steals 1.51
Blocks 1.34
Points 27.82
Assists 5.64
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 60.4
Steals 1.45
Blocks 1.45
Points 29.17
Assists 10.17
Rebounds 8.33
FG% 60.5
Steals 2
Blocks 1.33
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Injuries
Evan Fournier (SG)
Prob Fri Illness - 10 / 05 / 23Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Doub Fri Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23Jalen Brunson (PG)
Prob Sat Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23Jalen Brunson (PG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23Jericho Sims (C)
out for season Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23Josh Hart (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23Isaiah Roby (SF)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23Trevor Keels (SG)
Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 04 / 23Jalen Brunson (PG)
Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 04 / 23Mitchell Robinson (C)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Dejounte Murray (PG)
Elig Thurs Suspension - 24 / 04 / 23Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Clint Capela (C)
Prob Tues Calf - 08 / 04 / 23John Collins (PF)
Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23De'Andre Hunter (PF)
Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Trae Young (PG)
Prob Tues Groin - 08 / 04 / 23Dejounte Murray (PG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Out Wed Rest - 05 / 04 / 23Trae Young (PG)
Prob Wed Illness - 03 / 04 / 23De'Andre Hunter (PF)
Prob Fri Knee - 30 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Evan Fournier (SG) Prob Fri Illness - 10 / 05 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Fournier is tending to an illness, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Doub Fri Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Quickly is nursing an ankle sprain, and it is not expected he will dress against the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson (PG) Prob Sat Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Brunson is nursing right ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson (PG) Ques Tues Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23 1-4 3-2 + - Brunson is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, and it has yet to be announced if he will suit up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat.
Jericho Sims (C) out for season Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23 4-5 3-6 + - Sims is sidelined while recovering from surgery for a right shoulder injury, and he will be out of the lineup for the remainder of the season.
Josh Hart (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23 5-5 3-7 + - Hart is nursing a left ankle sprain, leaving his status versus the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round up in the air.
Isaiah Roby (SF) Out indefinitely Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23 5-6 4-7 + - Roby is out of action due to a right ankle sprain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Trevor Keels (SG) Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 04 / 23 5-6 4-8 + - Keels is sidelined with an illness, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated.
Jalen Brunson (PG) Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 04 / 23 5-6 4-8 + - Brunson is managing a right hand injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Mitchell Robinson (C) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-6 5-8 + - Robinson will not be available for Friday's contest against the Pelicans as he will receive a day of rest.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Dejounte Murray (PG) Elig Thurs Suspension - 24 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Murray is undergoing a single game suspension for inappropriate conduct towards a game official, and he will be eligible to return against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 2-5 5-2 + - Bogdanovic is dealing with right knee soreness, but he is expected to suit up against the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Clint Capela (C) Prob Tues Calf - 08 / 04 / 23 2-5 5-2 + - Capela is nursing right calf tightness, but it is anticipated that he will be available for the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament versus the Heat.
John Collins (PF) Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23 2-5 5-2 + - Collins is hampered by low back tightness, but it is forecasted that he will face the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
De'Andre Hunter (PF) Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 2-5 5-2 + - Hunter is managing soreness in his left knee, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Celtics on Sunday.
Trae Young (PG) Prob Tues Groin - 08 / 04 / 23 2-5 5-2 + - Young is laid up with right groin soreness, but it is assumed that he will partake in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament versus the Heat.
Dejounte Murray (PG) Prob Tues Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 2-5 5-2 + - Murray is bothered by left ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status for the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament against the Heat.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Out Wed Rest - 05 / 04 / 23 4-5 6-2-1 + - Bogdanovic will not dress for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards as he will receive a day of rest.
Trae Young (PG) Prob Wed Illness - 03 / 04 / 23 4-6 7-2-1 + - Young sat out the previous game with an illness, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards in Wednesday's clash.
De'Andre Hunter (PF) Prob Fri Knee - 30 / 03 / 23 4-8 7-4-1 + - Hunter has missed the previous four games with a bone bruise and muscle strain in his left knee, but it is projected that he will take the court Friday against the 76ers.