The New York Knicks (15-9) are hosting the Atlanta Hawks (13-12) in the quarterfinals of the 2024 NBA Cup on Wednesday. The Knicks have won five of their last six games. On Monday, New York defeated the Toronto Raptors 113-108. Atlanta had its six-game win streak halted last time out as the Nuggets won 141-111 on Sunday. The winner advances to play the winner of the Milwaukee Bucks or the Orlando Magic in the semifinals.
Tipoff from Madison Square Garden in New York is 7 p.m. ET. New York is a 7-point favorite in the latest Hawks vs. Knicks odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 236. The Knicks are -292 on the money line (risk $292 to win $100), while Atlanta is at +239. Before locking in any Knicks vs. Hawks picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 8 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 121-83 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has simulated Hawks vs. Knicks 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Knicks vs. Hawks:
- Knicks vs. Hawks spread: New York -7
- Knicks vs. Hawks over/under: 236 points
- Knicks vs. Hawks money line: New York -292, Atlanta +239
- NYK: The Knicks are 11-12-1 against the spread in 2024
- ATL: The Hawks are 10-15 against the spread this season
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Why the Knicks can cover
Guard Jalen Brunson is the lead ball handler in the backcourt. Brunson leads the way as the playmaker and scorer for this team. The 28-year-old is 11th in the NBA in scoring (25.2) and ninth in assists (7.8) while shooting 43% from downtown. He's recorded a double-double in two straight games. Brunson had 20 points and 11 assists in his last game.
Center Karl-Anthony Towns is a floor spacer and sound rebounder. Towns is currently second in the NBA in rebounds (13.3) and 12th in scoring (25.1). He's logged 20 double-doubles this season. The Kentucky product has recorded one in 13 straight games. On Dec. 5 against the Hornets, Towns had 27 points and 16 rebounds. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Hawks can cover
Guard Trae Young is the top facilitator and shot creator for the Hawks. Young is leading the NBA in assists (12.2) with 20.9 points per game. The 26-year-old has recorded 15-plus assists in four of his last eight games. In Friday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Young finished with 31 points, 20 assists and made five 3-pointers.
Guard Dyson Daniels is an athletic playmaker in the backcourt. Daniels does a great job slashing to the rim and being disruptive in passing lanes. This season, he averages 13.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He also leads the NBA in steals (3.2). In his previous matchup, Daniels had 18 points, six assists and five steals. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Hawks vs. Knicks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under the total, projecting 226 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits over 60% of the time. You can head to SportsLine to see the model's picks.
So who wins Hawks vs. Knicks on Wednesday, and which side of the spread hits over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Hawks vs. Knicks spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
