Entering Game 4 Sunday, the Knicks are 18-7-1 against the spread in the last 26 games in Atlanta.
The Atlanta Hawks felt right at home in Game 3, beating the New York Knicks 105-94 behind a stellar performance from Trae Young. Game 4 will also be played at the State Farm Arena again where the Hawks are 26-11 on the year. With the series tipping in the Hawks favor at 2-1, will they put the Knicks in a 3-1 hole or will New York even things up?
Knicks vs. Hawks NBA Playoff Odds
The Knicks are 13-4 ATS in their past 17 games on the road. They are 28-18-2 ATS as a dog this season but are just 20-28 SU in those contests.
Meanwhile, the Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last six postseason games when coming in as the favorite. They are 29-12 in that role overall and 24-17 ATS in those contests.
New York Knicks
Julius Randle was an All-Star this season but he was yet a no-show for the Knicks in Game 3. It was the third straight game that he had awful shooting numbers as he was just two-for-15 from the field. RJ Barrett was also a non-factor with just seven points on two-for-nine shooting. Those two players have been the building blocks for the Knicks all season long and when they don’t play well, the team doesn’t usually win.
The only positive takeaway from Game 3 was the fantastic performance from Derrick Rose. Rose was thrown into the starting lineup and finished with 30 points and five assists. This team needs help from somewhere else, though.
Alec Burks was a big surprise in Game 1 with 27 points but he has just 19 in Games 2 and 3 combined. This team needs more from their young stars and some points somewhere else. They’ve scored 105 or less in each game and that’s simply not going to work if they hope to advance.
Atlanta Hawks
Despite only being up by one game in this series, it seems like the Hawks have all the momentum. Home-court advantage seemed to really help out their shooting numbers as the team shot 51.9 percent from the field and 59.3 percent from behind the arc.
Considering the Knicks were the league’s best defensive team, this was big. Young dropped 21 points and 14 assists after being berated by the fans in Madison Square Garden in the first two games while Clint Capela had 13 points and 12 rebounds. Every single starter for the Hawks ended up in double digits in scoring and had a positive plus minus. This team doesn’t seem to be affected by the bright lights like Randle and others have been, and we knew that going into the series, that would be the definitive story. Unless something drastically changes in Game 4, the Hawks should move ahead 3-1.
NBA Playoff Prediction: Who Will Win Knicks vs. Hawks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 29 May 1:20pm | NY | -5 -110 | O +209.5 -110 |
| Closing 30 May 4:18pm | NY | -5 -114 | O +209 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Knicks Team Leaders
| Points |
24.11 |
| Assists |
6.01 |
| Rebounds |
10.2 |
| FG% |
71.4 |
| Steals |
1.13 |
| Blocks |
2.2 |
| Points |
25.3 |
| Assists |
9.43 |
| Rebounds |
14.33 |
| FG% |
64.4 |
| Steals |
1.27 |
| Blocks |
2.05 |
| Points |
19.4 |
| Assists |
5 |
| Rebounds |
11.6 |
| FG% |
60 |
| Steals |
1.6 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
28.81 |
| Assists |
9.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.17 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.61 |
| Blocks |
1.06 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
| Points |
24.11 |
| Assists |
6.01 |
| Rebounds |
10.2 |
| FG% |
71.4 |
| Steals |
1.13 |
| Blocks |
2.2 |
| Points |
25.3 |
| Assists |
9.43 |
| Rebounds |
14.33 |
| FG% |
64.4 |
| Steals |
1.27 |
| Blocks |
2.05 |
| Points |
19.4 |
| Assists |
5 |
| Rebounds |
11.6 |
| FG% |
60 |
| Steals |
1.6 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
28.81 |
| Assists |
9.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.17 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.61 |
| Blocks |
1.06 |
Injuries
Nerlens Noel (C)
Nerlens Noel (C)
Reggie Bullock (SG)
Derrick Rose (PG)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Alec Burks (SG)
Alec Burks (SG)
Norvel Pelle (C)
Nerlens Noel (C)
Taj Gibson (PF)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Clint Capela (C)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Trae Young (PG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Kevin Huerter (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bruno Fernando (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Nerlens Noel (C) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Noel is bothered by a right ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will face the Hawks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Nerlens Noel (C) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 24 / 05 / 21 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Noel is bothered by a right ankle injury, it is unknown if he will face the Hawks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Reggie Bullock (SG) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 | 4-5 | 2-7 | + - |
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Bullock is battling a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Thursday's clash with the Spurs. |
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| Derrick Rose (PG) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 | 4-5 | 2-7 | + - |
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Rose missed the last contest due to to a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Hornets on Saturday. |
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| Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Ques Thurs | Ankle - 06 / 05 / 21 | 5-7 | 4-8 | + - |
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Quickley has missed the last three games due to a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be available Thursday versus the Spurs. |
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| Alec Burks (SG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 06 / 05 / 21 | 5-7 | 4-8 | + - |
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Burks has sat out the previous three games with a left knee contusion, but it is projected that he will suit up Thursday versus the Spurs. |
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| Alec Burks (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 04 / 05 / 21 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Burks was removed from the previous game with an ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will play against the Nuggets on Wednesday. |
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| Norvel Pelle (C) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 04 / 05 / 21 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Pelle is battling a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Wednesday's battle with the Nuggets. |
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| Nerlens Noel (C) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 03 / 05 / 21 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Noel missed the last game with a sprained left ankle, but it is likely that he will be available Wednesday versus the Nuggets. |
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| Taj Gibson (PF) | Ques Sat | Eye - 21 / 04 / 21 | 10-8 | 8-10 | + - |
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Gibson exited the last game with a lacerated right eyelid, and it is unknown if he will line up against the Raptors on Saturday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 02 / 07 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 30 / 06 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Clint Capela (C) | Prob Thurs | Eye - 29 / 06 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Capela is dealing with right eye inflammation, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 29 / 06 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Trae Young (PG) | Prob Sat | Foot - 28 / 06 / 21 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Young is nursing a right foot bone contusion, and it is projected he will suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 27 / 06 / 21 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 24 / 06 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the line up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Kevin Huerter (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 22 / 06 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Huerter is expected to take on the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals despite left ankle soreness. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 22 / 06 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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| Bruno Fernando (PF) | Elig Wed | Suspension - 21 / 06 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Fernando is serving a one-game suspension for leaving the bench during an on-court altercation, and he is eligible to return for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 29 May 1:20pm NY -5 -110 O +209.5 -110 Closing 30 May 4:18pm NY -5 -114 O +209 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Knicks Team Leaders
Points 24.11
Assists 6.01
Rebounds 10.2
FG% 71.4
Steals 1.13
Blocks 2.2
Points 25.3
Assists 9.43
Rebounds 14.33
FG% 64.4
Steals 1.27
Blocks 2.05
Points 19.4
Assists 5
Rebounds 11.6
FG% 60
Steals 1.6
Blocks 1
Points 28.81
Assists 9.5
Rebounds 11.17
FG% 80
Steals 1.61
Blocks 1.06
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
Points 24.11
Assists 6.01
Rebounds 10.2
FG% 71.4
Steals 1.13
Blocks 2.2
Points 25.3
Assists 9.43
Rebounds 14.33
FG% 64.4
Steals 1.27
Blocks 2.05
Points 19.4
Assists 5
Rebounds 11.6
FG% 60
Steals 1.6
Blocks 1
Points 28.81
Assists 9.5
Rebounds 11.17
FG% 80
Steals 1.61
Blocks 1.06
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Injuries
Nerlens Noel (C)
Prob Fri Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21Nerlens Noel (C)
Ques Wed Ankle - 24 / 05 / 21Reggie Bullock (SG)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21Derrick Rose (PG)
Prob Sat Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Ques Thurs Ankle - 06 / 05 / 21Alec Burks (SG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 06 / 05 / 21Alec Burks (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 04 / 05 / 21Norvel Pelle (C)
Prob Wed Ankle - 04 / 05 / 21Nerlens Noel (C)
Prob Wed Ankle - 03 / 05 / 21Taj Gibson (PF)
Ques Sat Eye - 21 / 04 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Sat Knee - 02 / 07 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 30 / 06 / 21Clint Capela (C)
Prob Thurs Eye - 29 / 06 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 29 / 06 / 21Trae Young (PG)
Prob Sat Foot - 28 / 06 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Ques Sun Knee - 27 / 06 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 24 / 06 / 21Kevin Huerter (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 22 / 06 / 21Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Wed Knee - 22 / 06 / 21Bruno Fernando (PF)
Elig Wed Suspension - 21 / 06 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nerlens Noel (C) Prob Fri Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Noel is bothered by a right ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will face the Hawks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Nerlens Noel (C) Ques Wed Ankle - 24 / 05 / 21 1-3 1-3 + - Noel is bothered by a right ankle injury, it is unknown if he will face the Hawks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Reggie Bullock (SG) Prob Thurs Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 4-5 2-7 + - Bullock is battling a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Thursday's clash with the Spurs.
Derrick Rose (PG) Prob Sat Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 4-5 2-7 + - Rose missed the last contest due to to a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Hornets on Saturday.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Ques Thurs Ankle - 06 / 05 / 21 5-7 4-8 + - Quickley has missed the last three games due to a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be available Thursday versus the Spurs.
Alec Burks (SG) Prob Thurs Knee - 06 / 05 / 21 5-7 4-8 + - Burks has sat out the previous three games with a left knee contusion, but it is projected that he will suit up Thursday versus the Spurs.
Alec Burks (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 04 / 05 / 21 6-7 5-8 + - Burks was removed from the previous game with an ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will play against the Nuggets on Wednesday.
Norvel Pelle (C) Prob Wed Ankle - 04 / 05 / 21 6-7 5-8 + - Pelle is battling a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Wednesday's battle with the Nuggets.
Nerlens Noel (C) Prob Wed Ankle - 03 / 05 / 21 6-7 5-8 + - Noel missed the last game with a sprained left ankle, but it is likely that he will be available Wednesday versus the Nuggets.
Taj Gibson (PF) Ques Sat Eye - 21 / 04 / 21 10-8 8-10 + - Gibson exited the last game with a lacerated right eyelid, and it is unknown if he will line up against the Raptors on Saturday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Sat Knee - 02 / 07 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Thurs Knee - 30 / 06 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Clint Capela (C) Prob Thurs Eye - 29 / 06 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Capela is dealing with right eye inflammation, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 29 / 06 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Trae Young (PG) Prob Sat Foot - 28 / 06 / 21 1-3 1-3 + - Young is nursing a right foot bone contusion, and it is projected he will suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Ques Sun Knee - 27 / 06 / 21 1-3 1-3 + - Bogdanovic is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Fri Knee - 24 / 06 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but he is expected to be in the line up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Kevin Huerter (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 22 / 06 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Huerter is expected to take on the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals despite left ankle soreness.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Wed Knee - 22 / 06 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Bogdanovic is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.
Bruno Fernando (PF) Elig Wed Suspension - 21 / 06 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Fernando is serving a one-game suspension for leaving the bench during an on-court altercation, and he is eligible to return for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Bucks.