Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Atlanta Hawks return to the road Tuesday night with an 8:00 PM match-up inside Madison Square Garden in New York against the New York Knicks for game 5 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff matchup, and we have you ready to roll with our Atlanta vs New York prediction. Atlanta finished the regular season with 46 wins overall and has won 2 of the last 3 following the loss in game 4. The New York Knicks are one of the better teams in the NBA, finishing the season with 53 wins and evened this series with a win in game 4. Read more about this Atlanta vs New York prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Atlanta looks for the upset
Offensively, Atlanta has averaged 118.5 points on 47% shooting from the floor this season, but the Hawks have averaged 104 points per game through 4 playoff games in round 1. Offensively, Atlanta was terrible in Game 4, scoring just 98 points on 41% shooting and 24% from beyond the arc. Atlanta pulled in only 38 rebounds and turned the ball over 19 times in the loss. CJ McCollum led the way for the Atlanta offense with 17 points on 15 shots. Nickeil Alexander-Walker was second on the Atlanta roster with 15 points on 11 shots, and Jalen Jonson added 14 points on 12 shots.
CJ McCollum is leading the Atlanta offense in the playoffs, averaging 24.5 points per game. Jalen Johnson is second on the team, averaging 19.5 points, and Jonathan Kuminga is averaging 14.5 points per game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is 4th on the roster, averaging 13.8 points in just over 37 minutes per game. Dyson Daniels is averaging 6 points and leads the Hawks offense, averaging 8.8 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game in the postseason.
Key Injury Report for Atlanta:
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- Keshon Gilbert (OFS) - Abdomen
- Jock Landale (Out) – Ankle
New York looks to take control of this series
The New York offense was the team's biggest strength during the regular season, averaging 116.5 points on 48% shooting, and New York has averaged 110.25 points per game in the first round. Offensively, New York found their rhythm in game 4, scoring 114 points on 49% shooting and 45% from beyond the arc. New York won the rebounding battle by 5 and pulled in 12 offensive boards. OG Anunoby led the way for the New York offense with 22 points and 10 rebounds on 16 shots. Karl Anthony-Towns finished game 4 with a triple-double of 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists on 10 shots in 29 minutes.
Jalen Brunson is leading the New York offense in the playoffs, averaging 25.5 points and 5.2 assists per game. Karl Anthony-Towns is second on the roster, averaging 21 points per game. OG Anunoby is the third New York player in double digits, averaging 20.8 points through 4 games played. Josh Hart has come up big for New York, averaging 9.5 points to go along with a team-leading 11.2 rebounds per game in the playoffs.
Key Injury Report for New York:
- None
Atlanta vs. New York Pick
- Atlanta vs. New York Spread Pick
The New York Knicks erupted in game 4 to tie this series at 2 games apiece and will ride that momentum into Tuesday. Look for New York to play to their strengths Tuesday night as they do the job to get another win. Take New York Tuesday night at home to win a pivotal Game 5 as they cover the number against the Atlanta Hawks
- Atlanta vs. New York Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored well in this series, and that will continue in Game 5. Every game of this series has been close to the set total. Look for points to continue to come in bunches as the New York Knicks will thrive in front of their home fans Tuesday night. Take New York to get the win Tuesday night to take control of this series, but the total will go over in New York.
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