New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Predictions for Thursday, April 23, 2026
Use Code WWWC The New York Knicks will be on the road Thursday night for game 3 of their first-round series inside State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA, at 7:00 PM against the Atlanta Hawks, and we have you ready to roll with our New York vs Atlanta prediction. The New York Knicks finished the regular season with 53 wins and 29 losses overall and have won 3 of the last 5 games following the loss in Game 2. The Atlanta Hawks return home Thursday night after finishing the year with 46 wins and have won 2 of the last 5 after the upset victory in Game 2 ended a 2-game skid. Read more about this New York vs Atlanta prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
New York looks to bounce back
The New York Knicks offense has carried the team this season, averaging 116.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor, but New York has averaged just 108.5 points per game over their last 2 losses. Offensively, New York was mediocre in Game 2, scoring 106 points on 45% shooting and 32% from beyond the arc, but New York scored just 15 points in the fourth quarter, leading to the loss. New York won the rebounding battle by 11, but turned the ball over 14 times.
Jalen Brunson led the way for the New York offense in Game 2 with 29 points on 26 shots in 35 minutes. Big man Karl Anthony-Towns chipped in heavily with 18 points on 12 shots, and Josh Hart added 15 points on 11 shots. OG Anunoby scored 14 points in 38 minutes, and Mikal Bridges poured in 10 points in 37 minutes of action. Mitchell Robinson led the way off the New York bench with 13 points on 6 shots in 18 minutes. The rest of the Knicks reserves combined to score 7 points on 3-13 shooting between 4 players.
Key Injury Report for New York:
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The Hawks go for 2 in a row
Offensively, Atlanta has been mediocre this season, averaging 118.5 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Atlanta allows more than 115 points per game this year, but has given up an average of 104 points per game across their last 2 wins. Offensively, Atlanta was mediocre in Game 2, scoring 107 points overall, but poured in 53 in the second half on 49% shooting, including 30% from beyond the arc. Atlanta pulled in 36 rebounds and made 18 of 23 from the free-throw line.
CJ McCollum led the way for the Atlanta offense in Game 2 with 32 points on 22 shots in 35 minutes. Jalen Johnson chipped in heavily with 17 points on 12 shots, and Onyeka Okongwu was the third starter in double digits with 15 points on 9 shots in 30 minutes. Jonathan Kuminga led the way off the Atlanta bench with 19 points on 12 shots and 35 minutes of action.
Key Injury Report for Atlanta:
- Keshon Gilbert (Out) – Abdomen
- Jock Landale (Out) - Ankle
New York vs Atlanta Pick
- New York vs Atlanta Spread Pick
This is game 6 of the year between these 2 teams, with New York holding a 3-2 lead following game 2 of this series. Look for the Hawks to ride their momentum after the game 2 win into Thursday night, leading to the win. Take Atlanta Thursday night to even the season series at 3 games apiece as they take control of this series. Take the Hawks to win game 3 as they will do the work to get the win and cover Thursday night against the New York Knicks.
- New York vs Atlanta Over/Under Pick
This has been a back-and-forth series thus far, with each team winning 1 of the first 2 games. There has yet to be an offensive explosion in this series, and game 3 will be the game where both offenses get going. Look for an offensive onslaught Thursday night as each team hunts the win in game three. Take the over Thursday night as the New York Knicks meet the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta.
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