New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Predictions for Saturday, April 25, 2026

The New York Knicks will again be in State Farm Arena Saturday night for a 6:00 PM matchup against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta, GA, and we have you ready to roll with our New York vs Atlanta prediction. New York finished the regular season as 1 of the best teams in the Eastern Conference with 53 wins and 29 losses, but come into Saturday having lost 3 of the last 4, including 2 in a row, following consecutive one-point losses to the Hawks. The Atlanta Hawks finished the regular season with 46 wins and 36 losses and have won 3 of the last 5, including the last 2. Read more about this New York vs Atlanta prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!

New York looks to even things up

The New York Knicks have had 1 of the best offenses in the NBA this season, ranking 8th in the league, averaging 116.5 points per game on 48% shooting from the floor. But New York has averaged just 103.3 points per game over their last 3 losses. The New York defense has been as strong as their offense, ranking 7th in the NBA and allowing 110.1 points per game. Offensively, New York was below average in Game 3, scoring just 108 points on 43% shooting. New York pulled in 46 rebounds but turned the ball over 18 times in the loss.

OG Anunoby led the way for the New York offense in game three with 29 points on 16 shots and 37 minutes. Jalen Brunson chipped in 26 points on 23 shots, and big man Karl Anthony-Towns scored 21 points on 12 shots and 34 minutes. Miles McBride led the way off the New York bench with 15 points on 14 shots in 31 minutes.

Key Injury Report for New York:

• None

Atlanta looks for full control

Defensively, Atlanta has been a bottom-feeder in the league, allowing 115.9 points on 47.4% shooting, ranking 24th in the NBA, but Atlanta has given up an average of 105.3 points per game over their last 3 victories and 107 points per game during their current 2-game winning streak. Offensively, Atlanta has been solid enough, ranking 10th in the NBA, averaging 118.5 points per game on 46.9% shooting this season. The Atlanta offense did just enough in game 3, scoring 109 points, including 58 in the first half, on 45% shooting and 39% from beyond the arc. Atlanta pulled in 45 rebounds, including 13 on the offensive side.

Jalen Johnson led the way for the Atlanta offense in Game 3 with 24 points on 19 shots in 38 minutes. CJ McCollum chipped in heavily with 23 points on 19 shots in 35 minutes. Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the   3rd starter in double digits with 14 points on 12 shots in 38 minutes. Jonathan Kuminga led the way off the Atlanta bench with 21 points on 14 shots and 28 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

The Atlanta Hawks have taken full control of this series coming into Saturday, winning each of the last 2 games. Look for Atlanta to ride their hot hand into this matchup, keeping things close throughout. The New York Knicks, however, will play to their veterans to even this series at 2 games apiece. Look for the New York Knicks on Saturday to do the job on the road as they even this series, with a win and cover in Atlanta against the Hawks in game 4.

• New York vs Atlanta Over/Under Pick

The offenses were louder in Game 3 than they were in Game 2, and that will continue in this matchup. Look for both teams to continue to score the ball in bunches as each pursues the victory. New York has yet to have a loud offensive game, and it will finally happen on Saturday. Take the over on Saturday as the New York Knicks get the win and cover in Atlanta against the Hawks.