New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks Betting Prediction 02/14/19

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The New York Knicks (10-47) visit State Farm Arena to clash against the Atlanta Hawks (19-38). The Knicks are 7-point underdogs and will attempt to put an end to their 18-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 224 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Southeast at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds

In the Hawks’ previous game, they beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 117-113, despite being 6-point underdogs. The Knicks, meanwhile, were topped by the Philadelphia 76ers, 126-111, and were not able to cover as 1.5-point underdogs. The Atlanta game finished 9.5 points under the projected point total of 239.5, while the New York game went 28 points over the projected point total of 209.

The Hawks made 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.522 vs. 0.505). New York, meanwhile, held Philadelphia to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below their season average of 24.1). Trae Young had a good outing for Atlanta, finishing with 22 points, 14 assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, New York was lifted by Mitchell Robinson, who contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds.

In three contests against each other this year, the Knicks have won two. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to put up 221 points, which was under the projected point total of 234. New York lost 114-107, covering as a 2-point favorite. Atlanta out-rebounded New York. The Hawks had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. four), defensive rebounds (39 vs. 31) and total rebounds (54 vs. 35). Emmanuel Mudiay scored a game-high 32 points.

Games including the Knicks have finished under the total 53.6 percent of the time. New York heads into the game with records of 10-47 straight up (SU) and 24-30-2 against the spread (ATS).

Vegas tends to place the total low when the Hawks are involved, as 32 of their 56 games have finished over the total. Additionally, Atlanta is 19-38 SU and 25-32 ATS.

The Knicks’ Dennis Smith Jr. has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 17 points,6.0 assists,1.8 steals per game. Meanwhile, Young has averaged 18 points,8.2 assists during that same time frame for the Hawks.

This contest should be a matchup of contrasting tempos. Atlanta likes to play quickly (first in possessions per game), while New York is methodical (15th in possessions per game).

New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks Odds Pick

Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Hawks, ATS Winner – Hawks, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Hawks rank 16th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Knicks rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (6.0).
  • New York ranks fourth in fast break points allowed per game (11.6) while Atlanta ranks last (17.7).
  • The Hawks rank 10th in assists per game (25.6) while the Knicks rank last (19.9).
  • New York ranks 12th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.3) while Atlanta ranks last (22.8).
  • Atlanta ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (35.0) while New York ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (32.5).
  • The Knicks rank sixth in steals allowed per game (7.1) while the Hawks rank last (10.4).
  • The Hawks rank eighth in second chance points per game (13.9) while the Knicks rank 26th in second chance points allowed per game (14.4).
  • Atlanta ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (44.9) while New York ranks 28th (48.1).
  • Atlanta averages 51.2 points in the paint per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. New York ranks 26th in points allowed in the paint per game (51.7).
  • In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, New York is 2-1 and Atlanta is 3-2.
  • The Hawks are 18-31 when they score more than 100 points, while the Knicks are 10-30.
  • Atlanta is 8-17 ATS at home, while New York is 15-15 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone over in 17 of the Knicks’ 30 road games, while 14 of the Hawks’ 25 home games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Hawks are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Atlanta has 3 overs and 2 unders, while New York has 3 unders and 2 overs.
  • The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 7.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 101.8 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 112.4 points per game (2.0 below their season average).