Knicks vs Hawks Picks and Prediction – 4/5/2025

The Saturday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matinee between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks from State Farm Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Knicks (48-28) are six games above .500 on the road and hold a three-game lead over Indiana for third place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Wednesday, New York was unable to protect a 15-point first half lead during a 124-105 road loss against Cleveland. 

All-Star F/C Karl-Anthony Edwards tallied a team-high 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds. New York F OG Anunoby continued his recent stellar play with 23 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Josh Hart added 19 points and five rebounds for the Knicks, who missed 25 of 36 three-point attempts. 

The Atlanta Hawks are a game above .500 at home and trail Orlando by one full game for seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks (36-40) rank 17th in the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up a shade below 120 points per contest. On Wednesday, Atlanta was unable to make the plays down the stretch of a 120-118 road loss against Dallas. 

All-Star G Trae Young led six Atlanta players in double figures with 25 points (8-20 FG) and 12 assists. Onyeka Okongwu scored 20 points to go along with 14 rebounds and two blocks. Dyson Daniels added 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists for the Hawks. 

All-Star G Jalen Brunson has missed the last 14 games with an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for this contest. These two teams rank in the middle of the pack defensively, but the Knicks are the superior offensive team. Take New York to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 122-113.