The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks begin their seasons at Madison Square Garden. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 213.5 points with New York set as a 3.5-point favorite.
Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Free Prediction
Last season, New York did not reach the playoffs following a 29-53 regular season. Atlanta also did not reach the playoffs following a 24-58 regular season campaign.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of New York. In the 2017-18 season, New York ranked 22nd in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.2 percent), while the pesky defense of Atlanta forced the fourth-most turnovers in the NBA (14.6 percent).
The Hawks had records of 24-58 straight up (SU) and 42-46 against the spread (ATS) last season. Of Atlanta’s 88 games that accepted bets last year, 52 finished under the projected point total.
Meanwhile, the Knicks were 29-53 SU and 42-40 ATS last season. Games featuring New York also finished under the O/U total 52.4 percent of the time.
The Hawks won two out of three meetings against the Knicks last season. In the most recent matchup, Atlanta won 99-96. Atlanta did a great job of converting from the free throw line (14-19; 73.7 percent). New York, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 vs. 28.9).
Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New York is 15-4 when they allow under 100 points, while Atlanta is 12-4.
When reaching 100 points, the Knicks are 28-30 and the Hawks are 20-31.
Atlanta ranks seventh in three pointers attempted per game (31.0) while New York ranks 29th (23.3).
The Hawks rank fourth in points off turnovers per game (17.7) while the Knicks rank 25th (15.1).
New York ranks seventh in blocks per game (5.1) while Atlanta ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
The Knicks rank ninth in points in the paint per game (46.7) while the Hawks rank 27th (41.3).
New York ranks 12th in assists per game (23.3) while Atlanta ranks last in assists allowed per game (26.1).
The Hawks rank 12th in steals per game (7.8) while the Knicks rank 28th (6.7).
New York ranks 11th in rebounds per game (44.0) while Atlanta ranks 25th (41.9).
The Knicks average 13.4 second chance points per game, which ranks seventh in the league. The Hawks rank 16th in second chance points allowed per game (12.8).
Atlanta ranks 21st in fast break points per game (10.4) while New York ranks 29th (8.6).
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