Knicks vs. Hawks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 2

Knicks vs. Hawks Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: FDSSE and MSG

The Atlanta Hawks (16-19) are underdogs (by 7.5 points) to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the New York Knicks (23-10) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The matchup's over/under is set at 245.5.

Knicks vs. Hawks Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Hawks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (73.4%)

Knicks vs. Hawks Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread 17 times this season (17-15-1).
• The Hawks have 17 wins against the spread in 35 games this year.
• Games involving the Knicks have hit the over 19 times out of 35 chances this season.
• Hawks games this season have hit the over 57.1% of the time (20 out of 35 games with a set point total).
• At home, New York sports a better record against the spread (13-4-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (4-11-1).
• In terms of point totals, the Knicks hit the over more consistently at home, as they've eclipsed the total 10 times in 17 opportunities this season (58.8%). In away games, they have hit the over nine times in 16 opportunities (56.2%).
• Atlanta's winning percentage against the spread at home is .353 (6-11-0). Away, it is .611 (11-7-0).
• Hawks games have finished above the over/under less often at home (eight times out of 17) than on the road (12 of 18) this year.

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson averages 29.4 points, 3.3 boards and 6.6 assists, shooting 47.6% from the field and 38.7% from beyond the arc, with 3.1 made treys per contest.
• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 21.9 points, 11.7 boards and 2.9 assists, shooting 47.6% from the floor and 36.6% from downtown, with 1.8 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Mikal Bridges averages 16.3 points, 4.5 boards and 4.4 assists.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 15.2 points, 5.4 boards and 2 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Jordan Clarkson is averaging 10.4 points, 1.5 assists and 1.9 boards.

Hawks Leaders

• Jalen Johnson averages 24 points for the Hawks, plus 10.4 boards and 8.4 assists.
• Per game, Onyeka Okongwu provides the Hawks 16.4 points, 7.8 boards and 3.3 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 1 block.
• The Hawks get 11.5 points per game from Dyson Daniels, plus 6.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists.
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker averages 20.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He is making 44.9% of his shots from the field and 38% from 3-point range, with 2.9 treys per game.
• Zaccharie Risacher's numbers on the season are 10.7 points, 3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. He is draining 45.3% of his shots from the field and 33.8% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.5 triples.

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