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The New York Knicks (3-3) host the Atlanta Hawks (4-3), with the matchup beginning at 7:30 PM ET from Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. The Knicks are just 2.5-point favorites in the game. The point total for this matchup is set at 233.
New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Knicks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Knicks have -132 odds to pick up the win, while the Hawks are listed at +112 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 233 points.
Knicks vs. Hawks Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: MSG
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
Knicks vs. Hawks Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Knicks are 3-3-0 this year. New York has yet to lose any of the three games it has been chosen as the favorite in this season. The Knicks have hit the over in 71.4% of their opportunities this year (five times in seven games with a set point total).
So far this season the Hawks have two wins against the spread. Atlanta has been listed as the moneyline underdog only two other times so far this season, and it lost both games. Hawks games this season have eclipsed the over/under five times in seven opportunities (71.4%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Knicks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 6 | 18.3 | 9.3 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1 |
| Jalen Brunson | 6 | 18.2 | 4.2 | 7.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| RJ Barrett | 6 | 17.7 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Evan Fournier | 6 | 11.8 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Obi Toppin | 6 | 9.5 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
Hawks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | 7 | 29 | 3.3 | 9.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Dejounte Murray | 7 | 20 | 6.1 | 7.6 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 |
| De’Andre Hunter | 7 | 14 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0 | 1.7 |
| John Collins | 7 | 13.7 | 9.9 | 0.9 | 1 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | 7 | 9.4 | 5.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1 | 0 |
Knicks vs. Hawks Injury Report
Knicks: Quentin Grimes: Questionable (Foot), Cameron Reddish: Questionable (Illness)
Hawks: Onyeka Okongwu: Questionable (Shoulder), Bogdan Bogdanovic: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the New York Knicks
New York owns a top-five offense this year, ranking fifth-best in the league with 117.8 points per game. Defensively, it ranks 19th with 115.7 points allowed per contest.
This year, New York is draining 11.5 threes per game (20th-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 33.8% (23rd-ranked) from three-point land. The Knicks have taken 64.8% two-pointers and 35.2% from beyond the arc this year. Of the team’s buckets, 74.5% are two-pointers and 25.5% are threes.
What you need to know about the Atlanta Hawks
With 116 points scored per game and 116.9 points allowed, Atlanta is 13th in the NBA offensively and 22nd on defense.
In 2022-23 Atlanta is fifth-worst in the NBA in 3-point makes (10.3 per game) and rank 15th in 3-point percentage (36%). In 2022-23, the Hawks have attempted 31.2% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 68.8% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 23.4% of the Hawks’ buckets have been 3-pointers, and 76.6% have been 2-pointers.
Knicks vs. Hawks Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is the Knicks, and we project that Knicks will cover the spread (Knicks -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 233 points.
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