NBA Prop Bets: Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks (April 23, 2026)

The New York Knicks (55-30) face the Atlanta Hawks (47-37) at State Farm Arena. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup. This contest is a pick'em, with both Atlanta and New York at -110 to win. The total points line is set at 216.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 109-108 Atlanta.

The Hawks (-102) have a 45-39-0 ATS record this season including playoffs, while the Knicks (-118) hold a record of 45-39-1.
The Hawks have a 41-43-0 O/U record this season including playoffs (meaning 41 games have gone over the total points line and 43 have gone under). The Knicks have a 38-46-1 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

The Hawks are averaging 118.5 points per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Knicks are averaging 116.5 (10th).
Defensively, the Hawks are giving up 116.0 points per game this season (18th in the league), while the Knicks are giving up an average of 110.1 points (5th).

Game Style

What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?

Pace

The Hawks currently rank 5th for pace this season, recording 101.7 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Knicks sit 27th on that scale with 96.8 possessions per contest.

Field Goal Split

Looking at field goal splits, 42.9% of the Hawks' field goal attempts come from three point range (9th in the league), leaving 57.1% from two. Meanwhile, the Knicks' opponents are taking 44.8% of their attempts from three (22nd) and 55.2% from two.
Comparatively, New York takes 42.8% of shots from three (12th), leaving 57.2% from two, while Atlanta's opponents are attempting 40.5% from three (11th) and 59.5% from two.

Beyond the Arc

In terms of made three-pointers, the Hawks are shooting 37.1% from deep in 2025/26 (5th in the NBA), compared to the Knicks who are making 37.3% of their attempts (4th).
On the opposite end, Atlanta is holding opponents to 35.5% of their three-point attempts (12th), while New York's opponents are hitting 36.2% of their shots (20th).

Ball Protection

The Hawks are committing 14.2 turnovers per game this season, ranking T10th in the league, while the Knicks are forcing 14.4 turnovers (18th).
Flipping that script, Atlanta is forcing 16.1 turnovers (5th), while New York is committing 13.6 (6th).

Crashing the Boards

Atlanta is pulling down 43.5 rebounds per game this season (18th in the league), including 11.0 offensive boards (T18th). Conversely, New York's opponents are averaging 40.5 rebounds (T3rd), 10.0 of which have come on the offensive end (1st).
Meanwhile, the Knicks are averaging 45.6 rebounds (7th) and 12.7 offensive rebounds (6th), while the Hawks are allowing 45.2 and 11.1, ranking 21st and 11th.

First Quarter Winner

Atlanta is -105 to win the first quarter, while New York is -115. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.

	Total	Home	Road	Favorite	Underdog	Last 10
Atlanta	41-39-4	20-17-4	21-22-0	24-15-3	17-24-1	2-8-0
New York	37-45-3	23-19-1	14-26-2	31-34-3	6-11-0	6-4-0

First Half Winner

Atlanta is -112 to win the first half and New York is -108. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.

	Total	Home	Road	Favorite	Underdog
Atlanta	46-35-3	23-16-2	23-19-1	30-11-1	16-24-2	6-3-1
New York	46-39-0	28-15-0	18-24-0	40-28-0	6-11-0	6-4-0

HT/FT

Atlanta is +130 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, New York is +135.

The Hawks have completed the HT/FT double in 42.9% of games this season, while the Knicks have completed the HT/FT double in 45.9% of games.

To Go To Overtime

Thursday's matchup is +1600 to go to overtime.

The Hawks have played in two games that went to overtime this season, while the Knicks have also appeared in two.

Both Teams 110+

Both teams have scored 110+ points in 43 of Atlanta's 82 games this season. Meanwhile, 32 of New York's 82 games have seen both squads reach that number.

Last Time They Met

The Hawks recorded a 107-106 victory over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday. The series is now tied at 1-1. C.J. McCollum was influential on that day, recording 32 points, six assists and two steals.