Hawks vs Knicks Prediction and NBA Tips - 1 May 2026
Last updated: Apr 30, 2026, 11:10PM | Published: Apr 30, 2026, 1:01PM
The Atlanta Hawks will face the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena on Friday, commencing at 9:00am AEST.
Led by star players Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the Hawks are up against a Knicks team that includes Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Hawks vs Knicks game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Atlanta vs New York NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Knicks a 61% chance of beating the Hawks at State Farm Arena.
Hawks vs Knicks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at State Farm Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Hawks $2.25, Knicks $1.67
- Line: Hawks +2.5 ($1.91), Knicks -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 214.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Hawks at $2.25 and the Knicks at $1.67.
The Hawks are listed as 2.5-point underdogs against the Knicks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Knicks (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 214.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Hawks and the Knicks have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 214.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Hawks vs Knicks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New York at $1.67 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 214.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Hawks vs Knicks best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every time.
Hawks vs Knicks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hawks vs Knicks at State Farm Arena this Friday is the Knicks winning 108-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Atlanta vs New York game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Hawks vs Knicks prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Atlanta vs New York game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Hawks vs Knicks: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Hawks and Knicks in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 9:00am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks
- Date: Friday 1 May 2026
- Time: 9:00am AEST
- Venue: State Farm Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Atlanta vs New York predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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