Odds, predictions and predictions for New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks

THE The New York Knicks fight the Atlanta Hawks Saturday at the 2024 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. The Cox Pavilion prediction is set for 6:00 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze the FanDuel Sportsbook lines around the Knicks vs Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Knicks have played 4 Las Vegas Summer League games so far and are 2-2 in those performances. Their last 2 games have had thrilling endings, beating the Sacramento Kings 106-105 on Wednesday and the Detroit Pistons 91-90 on Friday. New York also has a 4-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets and a 7-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets under their belt. Second-round pick G Tyler Kolek has 15 assists in the last 2 games combined.

The Hawks, who selected F Zaccharie Risacher with the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, have yet to win this event. They have lost to the Wizards by 6 points, the Spurs by 3, the Lakers by 1 and most recently the Bulls by 4. Risacher, who has had the spotlight on him, is averaging 14.5 points per game and shooting 39.3 percent from the field. Keaton Wallace led the team in scoring against the Bulls, scoring 22 points with 5 triples.

Knicks vs Hawks Odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Knicks -152 (bet $152 to win $100) | Hawks +124 (bet $100 to win $124)
• Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -2.5 (-110) | Hawks +2.5 (-110)
• More/Less (O/U): 177.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Knicks and Hawks Predictions and Predictions

Prediction

Knicks 91, Hawks 89

Money line

PASS.

The Hawks have lost all 4 games, but they have kept up the pace and are worth playing here. The best value is the spread though. The Knicks have won 2 of their 4 games, both of which were one-point wins.

Against the spread

BET HAWKS +2.5 (-110).

The Knicks defense has been abysmal in Summer League. While their offense has been effective, they have given up at least 90 points in every game. Their last 2 games have ended within 1 point and 3 of their 4 games have ended within 4 points.

The Hawks have lost all 4 of their games by 6 points, and their last 3 games by 4 points. They remain close to the other teams and even pushed the Bulls to overtime in their last battle despite Chicago shooting 42.9% from three-point range.

Given the Knicks’ lack of defense and competitive play, FALCON +2.5 (-110).

More less

BET OVER 177.5 (-110).

The Knicks’ opponents have been on top form in Summer League, scoring 90, 94, 92 and 105 points. New York has scored at least 90 points in 3 of its 4 games. They rank 3rd in field goal percentage at 47.3%, making them one of the most efficient offenses.

The Hawks rank 8th in three-point percentage at 33.3% and should be able to hold their own against a struggling New York defense. Atlanta has scored at least 86 points in 3 of 4 games and lost by 99 in their last contest.

Given the trends of both teams, return OVER 177.5 (-110).

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