Knicks vs Hawks Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 2, 2026, 5:24PM | Published: Jan 2, 2026, 2:06PM
The New York Knicks will face the Atlanta Hawks in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are looking to overcome a Hawks side that includes Jalen Johnson, Trae Young and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Knicks vs Hawks game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's New York vs Atlanta NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Knicks a 69% chance of beating the Hawks at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Hawks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.38, Hawks $3.10
- Line: Knicks -6.5 ($1.91), Hawks +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 245 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 Knicks at $1.38 and the Hawks at $3.10.
The Knicks are 6.5-point favourites against the Hawks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hawks (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 245 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Hawks (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 245-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Knicks vs Hawks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Atlanta at $3.10 with Bet365
- Line: Hawks +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 245 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Knicks vs Hawks predictions are based on world-class simulations and betting experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Knicks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Hawks to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Knicks vs Hawks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Hawks at Madison Square Garden this Saturday is the Knicks winning 124-118.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New York vs Atlanta game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Knicks vs Hawks prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the New York vs Atlanta match-up.
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Knicks vs Hawks: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Knicks and Hawks at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks
- Date: Saturday 3 January 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New York vs Atlanta predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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