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The New York Knicks took Game 1 by double-digit points, but the Atlanta Hawks will look to respond when the teams meet again at Madison Square Garden for Game 2.
Dyson Daniels has done it all for Atlanta, and my Hawks vs. Knicks predictions expect he’ll easily clear the Over on a modest combo prop.
Here are my best free NBA picks from the Mecca on Monday, April 20.
Hawks vs Knicks prediction
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Who will win Hawks vs Knicks Game 2?
Knicks: I’ll take the New York Knicks to win outright, although I expect the Atlanta Hawks to keep things close. The Hawks were down just two points at halftime in Game 1, but the Knicks used a big third quarter to pull away and earn an 11-point win. Homecourt advantage will be the deciding factor in a tight game, so New York gets the edge, especially after how well the dynamic duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns played in Game 1.
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Hawks vs Knicks best bet: Dyson Daniels Over 11.5 rebounds + assists (-120)
Dyson Daniels enjoyed a second straight productive season with the Atlanta Hawks, averaging 33.2 minutes and career highs of 6.8 rebounds and 5.9 assists across 76 appearances.
Daniels’ season average of 12.7 rebounds + assists will easily clear his combo line for Game 2, so a baseline performance will get the job done. Daniels ended the season with 12+ rebounds + assists in three straight and four of his last five. He finished with 20 in Game 1 against the New York Knicks.
The do-it-all Australian cleared his combo line in 48 of 76 games, good for 63.2%. His implied probability to clear it again means his odds should be priced closer to -170 than -120, offering solid value.
Daniels finished the regular season as Atlanta’s third-leading rebounder and second-leading facilitator. His 6.8 rebounds per game ranked third among guards.
The Hawks also shot nearly 3.5% worse in Game 1 than they did during the season, so Daniels could be due for a few more assists if his teammates convert open looks.
In four games against New York (regular and postseason), Daniels finished with assist + rebound totals of 20, 15, 14, and 17. He easily topped 11.5 in all four games, and he’ll need to be at his best to help his team compete for a win with the series heading back home.
Hawks vs Knicks same-game parlay
I picked the Hawks to cover the same 5.5-point spread in Game 1, and they lost by 11. I’m not deterred, as Atlanta has a clear path to making this one more competitive.
The Hawks were a putrid 12 of 19 from the charity stripe, falling well below their season average of 77.4%. New York hit 25 of 30 free throws, and Atlanta can do a better job at limiting opportunities there. The Hawks went 18-8 ATS between the All-Star break and the end of the season, and I expect them to keep this one close as they look to avoid a 2-0 hole.
The Hawks and Knicks faced off four times this season, finishing with combined game totals of 215, 213, 210, and 253. Game 1 finished just a bucket shy of hitting the Over, and I’m betting on that extra bucket in Game 2.
Atlanta’s shooting was off, as the team hit just 44% of their field-goal attempts, and leading scorer Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished with only 17 points on a miserable 6-for-17 shooting. A slightly more efficient offensive attack from the visitors should push this one to hit the Over.
Hawks vs Knicks SGP
- Dyson Daniels Over 11.5 rebounds + assists
- Hawks +5.5
- Over 217
Our “from downtown” SGP: Garden Buckets
Jalen Brunson has been at his best at home, averaging 27 at Madison Square Garden and 25.1 at all other venues. He’s averaged 29 points in four matchups with the Hawks.
Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 25 points in Game 1, and he went for 21 and 36 in two other matchups with Atlanta this season. He’s got a size advantage against the Hawks’ undersized frontcourt.
Alexander-Walker averaged a career-best 20.8 points per game this season and scored 20+ in 46 of 78 appearances. NAW reached that scoring total in 24 of 39 road games, and I expect a bounce-back performance after his inefficient Game 1.
CJ McCollum finished with a team-high 26 points in Game 1, and in 76 games between the Wizards and Hawks, he scored 18+ points 40 times.
Hawks vs Knicks SGP
- Over 217
- Jalen Brunson Over 28.5 points
- Karl-Anthony Towns Over 20.5 points
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 19.5 points
- CJ McCollum Over 17.5 points
Hawks vs Knicks odds for Game 2
- Spread: Hawks +5.5 (-110) | Knicks -5.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Hawks +190 | Knicks -230
- Over/Under: Over 217 (-110) | Under 217 (-110)
Hawks vs Knicks betting trend to know
The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 50 games (+14.55 Units / 12% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Hawks vs. Knicks.
How to watch Hawks vs Knicks Game 2
| Location | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY |
| Date | Monday, April 20, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBC |
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