Knicks vs Hawks Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 3, 2026, 12:40AM | Published: Jan 2, 2026, 2:06PM
The New York Knicks will face the Atlanta Hawks in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are aiming to beat a Hawks team that includes Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kristaps Porzingis.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Knicks vs Hawks game, plus 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 proven predictive analytics model gives the Knicks a 63% chance of beating the Hawks at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Hawks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.54, Hawks $2.55
- Line: Knicks -4.5 ($1.91), Hawks +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 239.5 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 Knicks at $1.54 and the Hawks at $2.55.
The Knicks are 4.5-point favourites against the Hawks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hawks (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 239.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Hawks (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 239.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Knicks vs Hawks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New York at $1.54 with Bet365
- Line: Hawks +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 239.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Knicks vs Hawks best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
Knicks vs Hawks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Hawks at Madison Square Garden this Saturday is the Knicks prevailing 121-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New York vs Atlanta game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Knicks vs Hawks prediction, put together by experts in the US.
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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 start 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 noted.
Conclusion
Our New York vs Atlanta predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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